At Cinemas Now - Charlie Wilson's War is a 2007 Academy Award-nominated film based on the true story of Democratic Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, who conspired with a CIA operative named Gust Avrakotos to launch an operation to help the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
Encouraged by his anti-communist friend and romantic interest, Joanne Herring, Wilson leads the effort to provide United States funds indirectly to the Afghan Mujahideen. In the process, the film also reveals Wilson as a Congressman with a gregarious social life of women and partying, which results in a federal investigation into his alleged cocaine use. The investigation was conducted by then Federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani as part of a larger investigation into congressional misconduct; it never resulted in any charges against Wilson.
Although this true story, possibly toned down film was nominated for 5 Golden Globe Awards but didn't win in any category. However this is an engaging film well worth the time to watch.
