Charlie Wilson’s War

Directed by Mike Nichols, this film delves into the true story of a Texas congressman, played by Tom Hanks, who teams up with a wealthy socialite, portrayed by Julia Roberts, and a maverick CIA agent, brought to life by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Together, they orchestrate a covert operation to support Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War. The movie received critical acclaim and earned Hoffman an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.