Jon Hamm Talks Language Barriers on Set of 'Beirut' | Sundance 2018

The transcript discusses a film about an American diplomat's mission to rescue a friend from a PLO faction. The script, written in 1991, gained new relevance over time. Filming took place in Morocco, with challenges like language barriers. The film faced criticism for lacking Middle Eastern representation, but efforts were made to ensure realism. The film portrays a complex political era, highlighting the intricacies of cultural representation in cinema.

What was the concern regarding cultural representation in the film?

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How does the film portray the political climate of the time it depicts?

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