Argo: The Most Unique and Secretive Homecoming Ever

Hi. My name’s Kevin Harkins and I’m gonna get you home. For me, that was the most memorable line from the Oscar-nominated film, Argo. The nominee for best picture redefines the term thriller, but at its core it’s a film about the most unique and secretive homecoming in American history.

 Hi. My name’s Kevin Harkins and I’m gonna get you home.

For me, that was the most memorable line from the Oscar-nominated film, Argo. The nominee for best picture redefines the term thriller, but at its core it’s a film about the most unique and secretive homecoming in American history.

While I’m not a voice for America, I think it’s safe to say as a nation we love a good homecoming. We’re suckers for stories of athletes coming back to the towns where they grew up to win a championship for their home crowd. We honor our soldiers upon their return from overseas. We strum songs, write novels and paint paintings depicting homecomings that are considered to be some of the most memorable works in their respective field. But in Argo is possibly one of the greatest homecomings that was never to be talked about.

Until the files were declassified just over a decade ago, the real story behind the escape of 6 American embassy workers from Iran was written down in history as a lie. Thanks to Argo, the real tale of the “Canadian Caper” is becoming widely known and the acts of Tony Mendez can finally be recognized for the courageous feat that it was.

At it’s core, Argo is a story of one man willing to chance his life at home so that six other Americans could have a chance at coming home. You could argue that was his job, which is true, but the risks taken and the obstacles he overcame to accomplish his mission are well above and beyond his call of duty.

For those who have yet to see the film, I won’t spoil it for you, but hope you can appreciate the significance of the sacrifices made for six Americans to come home.

Husband. Father. Socializer. Mets Lifer. TV Aficionado. Consumer Engager.

David Marine is the Chief Marketing Officer at Coldwell Banker, where he oversees the brand’s marketing efforts and content strategy including acting as managing editor for the Coldwell Banker blog and heading up video production efforts. While CMO by day, David runs a three ring circus at night as he is the father of 4 boys. He also happens to be married to Wonder Woman. True story.

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  1. Real Estate Headlines Oscar Edition | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter
    February 25, 2013

    […] And finally how about Argo? Fantastic movie. Great acceptance speech by Ben Affleck where he payed homage to the man who lived the film in real life, Tony Mendez. We’re happy Argo won the Oscar for Best Picture because we think it’s one of the greatest homecomings of all time. […]

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