Iran plans lawsuit over ‘Argo’

Iran has revealed plans to sue Hollywood over the depiction of Iran in several of its films, including the recent Best Picture winner ‘Argo.’
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A few weeks ago, ArtsHub reported that many Iranians were not happy with Ben Affleck’s depiction of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.

Now it appears they have decided to take legal action against Argo, among other Hollywood films, which they believe perpetuate negative stereotypes of Iran and the Iranian people.

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