In this satirical comedy-drama, a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer collaborate to fabricate a war in order to distract the public from a presidential scandal. The film stars Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman, whose performances bring depth to the story’s exploration of media manipulation and political deception. Directed by Barry Levinson, the movie cleverly critiques the intersection of politics and entertainment. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.