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Weekend Film Reviews

Heroism and Heartbreak

Hosted by Joe Morgenstern Aug. 21, 2020 Entertainment
"Desert One," a superb documentary by Barbara Kopple, examines the 1980 special forces mission launched secretly by President Jimmy Carter in an attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis.

"Desert One," a superb documentary by Barbara Kopple, examines the 1980 special forces mission launched secretly by President Jimmy Carter in an attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis.

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