Released in 2007 and directed by Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilson's War tells the remarkable true story of Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson and his efforts to support Afghan resistance fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War. Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, the film blends political drama, sharp humor, and historical events to examine the far-reaching consequences of covert Cold War operations. Both entertaining and thought-provoking, Charlie Wilson's War offers a compelling look at one of the most significant and often overlooked chapters of modern geopolitical history.