In 1981 White House aide Joe Holmes contacted the CIA as part of his scheme to encourage the production of 'pro-hero' movies and TV series. A Hollywood studio wanted CIA assistance for a spy film but CIA Director Bill Casey refused the request. Internal Agency memos reveal that they were concerned about 'negative blowback' from such a project, and that Casey was urged to 'keep to the reduced silhouette path' that had served them so well. (Read more...)
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