Our Man in Tehran

Name: Our Man in Tehran
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: May 15, 2015
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 58

2015

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First Run Features | Release Date: May 15, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Our Man In Tehran is an in-depth, intimate exploration of the true story behind Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo. In this gripping new documentary, the story of the “Canadian Caper” is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada’s former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans in his official residence and obtained theOur Man In Tehran is an in-depth, intimate exploration of the true story behind Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo. In this gripping new documentary, the story of the “Canadian Caper” is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada’s former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans in his official residence and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from Tehran. Based on Robert Wright’s book, the film uncovers new information and adds valuable context, including an historical overview of Iran, interviews with the rescued Americans, former Prime Minister Joe Clark, ex-CIA officer Tony Mendez, and many others. [First Run Features]… Expand

Director: Drew Taylor and Larry Weinstein

Genre(s): History, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 85 min

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Kyle Ryan

May 14, 2015

The story can’t help but work — even when its directors are beating viewers over the head with the message. Read full review

John DeFore

Apr 30, 2015

This polished, comprehensive-feeling film makes clear how much of the work was done by our neighbors to the north. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

May 14, 2015

There’s nothing like hearing a harrowing tale from the people who lived it. Read full review

Simon Abrams

May 13, 2015

Informative but tedious talking-head doc Our Man in Tehran is for anyone who watched Argo and then wished to hear a ditzy, history-obsessed uncle ramble about the real-life political stakes of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

May 10, 2015

Never is there an Iranian perspective on the proceedings, giving the documentary the jingoistic bent its title implies. Read full review

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