National Security Cinema by Matthew Alford & Tom Secker Summary
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Behind 800+ Hollywood films lies a shocking truth: the Pentagon and CIA secretly shape what you watch. "National Security Cinema" exposes how government agencies rewrite scripts, turning entertainment into propaganda while hiding in plain sight. Even "Zero Dark Thirty" wasn't immune.
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The Invisible Hand: Hollywood's Secret Pentagon Partnership
Ever wondered why American military forces always seem so heroic on screen? Since 1947, the Pentagon has maintained Entertainment Liaison Offices specifically designed to shape film narratives, with the CIA establishing its own Hollywood office in 1996. Their combined influence is staggering: over 2,500 entertainment products have received direct government assistance, fundamentally altering how Americans perceive their military and intelligence agencies. This isn't just creative storytelling-it's calculated influence hiding in plain sight at your local theater. The relationship works through a simple exchange: filmmakers get access to equipment, locations, and personnel that would otherwise cost millions, while the Pentagon gets script approval rights. The scale is breathtaking-814 films and 1,133 television titles have received Pentagon support, from obvious war films to surprising productions like "American Idol" and "Cupcake Wars." Even seemingly trivial changes serve ideological purposes: for "Jurassic Park III," the Pentagon leveraged a dinosaur battle scene request to secure a "nice military rescue" ending and change a military character to a civilian.
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Sanitizing War: The Black Hawk Down Effect
Rewriting History: Charlie Wilson's War
Subversion Through Satire: Verhoeven's Resistance
Breaking Free: Challenging the System
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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