American Coup (movie 2010) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

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Nov 9, 2010•Iran, USA•1h 38m

Language English

NMTW 77% Good

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Cast

Ervand Abrahamian

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Country:	Iran, USA
NMTW Rating:	77% Good
Length:	1 h 38 min

Description:

AMERICAN COUP recounts the CIA's first-ever coup in Iran in 1953, examining the consequences of this pivotal event and its lasting impact on US-Iranian relations. The film also features a look at the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its connection to the 1953 coup, concluding with analysis of the recent Iranian presidential election. It includes interviews with Middle East experts, historians, and prominent figures like Stephen Kinzer, Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel, and Rep. Ron Paul. The film features Iranian cinematography by James Longley.