Desert One

Year: 2020

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: Barbara Kopple

Budget: $1.5M

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This gripping documentary explores the ill-fated US military operation to rescue American hostages held in Tehran, Iran, in 1980. Through interviews and archival footage, acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Kopple examines the mounting tensions and high stakes surrounding the mission, revealing the complexities and ultimate failure of "Desert One" and the lasting impact on those who participated.

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