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Discussion on Hollywood Portrayal of Politics and Policy

Santa Monica, Calif.
Friday, November 16, 2012

The Rand Corporation holds a discussion on Hollywood's portrayal of politics and policymaking, featuring Actor Michael Sheen and Howard Gordon, creator and executive producer of the TV show "Homeland."

The speakers discuss the accuracy of scenes that include politics and policy, how they decide where to draw the line when it comes to making scenes up, and whether they work in partnership with government agencies to increase accuracy and storytelling.

Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 1:25pm (ET)

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