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The Pentagon has played a significant role in the production of Hollywood films, with estimates suggesting that approximately one-third of blockbuster movies have received assistance from the U.S. military. This involvement includes scriptwriting, consulting, and the provision of hardware for around 2,500 films. However, the military's influence extends to the final approval of scripts, ensuring that depictions of war crimes are minimized and U.S. military actions are portrayed in a heroic light. Notably, the Pentagon will withhold support from films that critically examine the human cost of warfare or depict American troops committing war crimes, as seen in films like 'Jarhead' and 'In the Valley of Elah', which was nominated for an Oscar in 2008. This relationship between Hollywood and the national security state raises concerns about the portrayal of military actions in popular media.
