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b_b · 4351 days ago · link · · parent · post: The history in 'Lincoln', 'Argo', and 'Zero Dark Thirty'
These are movies. They aren't documentaries. Poetic license is totally fine. Story is more important than detail in historical fiction. Herzog is the greatest filmmaker who mixes fact and fiction to get at a deeper truth. There is nothing wrong with pointing out the factual flaws for the purpose of making sure the audience isn't confused, but don't let it impugn the film.