Pentagon Disputes ‘A House Of Dynamite’ Accuracy On Missile Reliability; “Respectfully Disagree,” Says Kathryn Bigelow Drama Screenwriter

The Pentagon has publicly challenged the accuracy of Netflix's nuclear disaster drama, 'A House of Dynamite,' directed by Kathryn Bigelow. In a memo dated October 16, officials from the Department of Defense expressed their disagreement with the film's portrayal of missile reliability, aiming to correct what they describe as 'false assumptions.' This dispute highlights the ongoing tension between entertainment and factual representation, especially in sensitive topics like national security, and raises questions about the responsibility of filmmakers in depicting real-world issues.