My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher BooksGoSocial for an advance copy of this boo serving as a written rebuttal to a recent documentary on the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy the 35th President of the United States.

Years ago I was a big fan of conspiracy books, and dug through the bottom shelves of many a questionable business to find them. Books on the Illuminati, including the fictional Illuminati Trilogy, black helicopters, men in black, Trilateral Commissions, and of course assassinations, with the Kennedy Brothers being the subject of many of the books in my library. Six Seconds in Dallas, Crossfire, The Yankee and Cowboy War, I read them all, and loved finding more. I wasn't a believer per se, I liked both he history, and the sheer exuberance of the writing. These authors were so sure they knew the truth, had pierced the veil and found the rabbit hole. JFK the movie by Oliver Stone was probably my crescendo in the conspiracy world. Famous actors being people I had read about in various books, looking so believable, with a narrative drive that kept the watcher watching, while not letting the problems imbed. JFK was fantastic film making. However I also owned the movie on laser disc, so that shows how long ago this movie was, and how relevant Oliver Stone was. I think I turned on his new documentary about JFK, but I remember little.

Fred Litwen in Oliver Stone's Film-Flam: The Demagogue of Dealey Plaza was also unimpressed by the documentary, and has written an almost minute by minute rebuttal to the four-hour documentary. Where information is given in the documentary, Litwen has gone to the original source, and found what was omitted, or even added to keep the Stone narrative going. Sometimes a quote might have been said in jest, as on quote from Allen Dulles is used, when read in a shorten way, it tells one story, in its entirety, it tells the truth. Litwen has notes, documents, and lots of research and sources to back his comments. There is a look at some of Oliver Stone's earlier works, his current appearances on television that try to show the motivations of this once gifted film maker.

A book that will be of interest to either one side, or as ammunition for the other. Nothing is really solved, no smoking guns. This book is more an attack on a documentary, rather than dealing with Kennedy, but the history of publishing dealing with the assassination is full of books like this. That said this seems well sourced and well- researched and will be of interest to many a conspiracy reader.

This was a good book, although it does rely a lot on wild theories, so whether you believe it or not isn't something you come away with

Trash. Can we please stop doing things about JFK? Yes something weird happened that day and it's obvious but we are most likely never going to be able to know about it. People fighting back and forth isn't going to help anyone so just give up.

I just finished reading "Oliver Stone's Film-Flam" by Fred Litwin, and it was a fascinating dive into the world of the controversial filmmaker, Oliver Stone. Litwin takes a critical look at Stone's most famous films, like "JFK" and "Nixon," and reveals the inaccuracies and distortions in his storytelling.

The book is well-researched and presents a strong argument against Stone's claims of historical accuracy. It sheds light on how Stone manipulates facts to fit his own agenda, making me question the truth behind some of his most famous movies.

I appreciated how Litwin also delved into Stone's personal background and political beliefs, which helped me understand why he portrays history the way he does in his films. The book provides an intriguing look into Stone's interactions with real-life figures and events, making it both a history lesson and a film analysis.

Litwin's writing style is easy to follow, and he presents his arguments with clarity and objectivity. It encourages readers to approach Stone's films with a critical eye, appreciating the artistry while being aware of the artistic liberties taken.

In conclusion, "Oliver Stone's Film-Flam" is an enlightening read for anyone interested in film, history, and debunking conspiracy theories. I recommend it if you want to see behind the scenes of Stone's filmmaking and challenge the myths surrounding his work.