During the late 1970s, tension was building within the country of Iran. Not only was it building, it was boiling and nearing its breaking point. The citizens were done with the political and physical oppression from the ruling dynasty. Groups began to form. Groups that were hungry to take back reign of their country again, by any means necessary. Lights, Camera, Revolution.
This week, Zach tells all about the Canadian Caper, the Islamic Revolution, and its portrayal in the film Argo.
Sources:
"Argo: What Really Happened in Tehran?" by Marcus Resenbaum - NPR
"How Historically Accurate is Argo?" by Mita Kataria - Looper
"Canadian Caper" by Richard Foot & Norman Hillmer - Britannica
"Iran Hostage Crisis" - Britannica
"Canadian Caper" - Wikipedia
"Ken Taylor and the Canadian Caper" - Government of Canada