AGENCY HOSTS MOVIE PREMIERE AND SNEAK PREVIEW

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Agency Hosts Movie Premiere and Sneuk Preview

Employees of the Agencyission like no otherighi like no other on Octoberhen Headquarters was the scene of the premiere of "In the Company ofovie scheduled lo air on Showtime onome

ency employees and guests of ihe Agency and

Showtirnc/Paramount applauded ihc lilrri directed by aclor Tim Mathcson which stars Oscar-nominated actor Tom Bcrcngerand Tony Award-winning aclor Ron Silver. (Even the Bubble's movie screen drew applause when it rose from thehe storyetired CIA Operations Officer (Berengcr) who is brought back into action by the DCI (Silver) toaptured colleague held in North Korea. The premiere generated extensive favorable coverage for the Agency in rhe national television, radio, and newspaper media. Those in ihe audience agreed wiih the assessment of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who "enjoyed it very much.'

CIA hosted Ihc presentation for employees and guests because the film captures the profound dedicationAgency's men and women io the CIA's mission and deep commitment to saving American livesAmerican interests all over the world. It gives Iheense offfort and-the risks and Ihe sacrifices-thai the Agency's essential intelligence work for ihe nationimportant of all. it shows ihc integrity, excellence, and bravery of Agency employees. For ihcCIA agreed lo cooperate in ihe production of ihe film, some of which was filmed alemployees, many of whom attended the screening, volunteered to

participate off-duty as "extras" during one day of weekend filming.

No visit to (lie Agency would be completerip to

that0he guests spentf an average day's sales, carting away arm-loadshirts. caps, and infant/children's outfits.

Several of the principals wrote notes for What's Newt lo share wiih the Agency's employees:

I am so proud lo be an observer and at least an honorary member of the CIAeave hereense of wonder, awe. and admiration for all that you do. Thank you. -Tim Matheson. director

It's been an honor to serve as your DCI and portray your service lo our country. Thank you for all you do for us. -Ron Silver, actor Thanks to all not just for coming to our movie, bul for being Ihc reason for the making of it. for your dedication and loyalty for which this country is so indebted. -Roger Towne. screenwriter

I have to say this is the most exciting premiere Tomave attended. -Trish Berengcr

The following morning.] more employeesiveak preview of the film. Screenwriter(he wrote the screenplay for "Themong otherold Ibe audience thatieal privilege to be involved in thisas thrilled to write it. Producer Robertonderfully toldhile

writing theas able to meet numerous LIA^mpioysesriTiis pTOjCcTgave me tne opportunity to participate in giving life to what you do and what is misunderstood by the public at large. My passion for this project grew day by day. Thanks for being who youm humbled to haveart ofope

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io continue to tell your stories."

Ron Silver tok) the audience that there are numerous reasons why actors agree toroject, including simply needing the rent money to wanting to workarticular cast. "But sometimes you just want to be in the project.ead thisanted toart of it. This was something that was very dear

to my heart. Inad some crazy romance about theAgency recruiter,

talked toad studied Chinese, and later traveled toe mils always nuu an avocaiional interest in intelligence and foreign affairs. For me. this was not simply another role. This scriptnbute to you people, who have decided to do something for us with youranted lo tell people about you and what you do and to say thank you for making this life choice."

If you attended cither of the events and have an anecdote that you'd like io share, please send it to

[We'll post the best ones in Neat Stuff in the OPA database. Here's Ron Silver'sas a

anecdote:as autographing programs, one of your employees asked me to address it to her iwo children: Casey and Colby!"

(This is VNC1ASSIFIED.)

(U) DCI Tenet wekomte. Tun Marhtso-i. Tom Berengcr. and Ron Siher.

IV) The night heronrocession of sleek black stretch limousines that armed at the main entrance.

(U) Tom and Patricia Berenger were among the Hollywood idebnttet who walkeded carpet andaimilet of

television camera* and media interviewers.

[U) Matterwiio servetl as technical advisor for the film, welcomes Senator Max Cleland

to the post-scrcenmg reitiHitm held ridor.

im Matheson iold the audience that thanks to the assistance nf the Publications Review Board, the entire text of his speech

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tU) DCI George Tenetm drums wtth the

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