Article updated: 11/23/2012 3:46 PM

Oliver Stone tackles modern history in new series

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American film director, screenwriter and producer Oliver Stone has never been shy about ruffling feathers with his take on real-life events. His latest project, "The Untold History of the United States," currently running on Showtime, explores the facts he feels were suppressed.

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Oliver Stone has never been shy about ruffling feathers with his take on real-life events. From "J.F.K" and "Nixon," to "Salvador" and "W," Stone has challenged the history taught in schoolbooks. His latest project, "The Untold History of the United States," a 10-part series on the premium Showtime network, explores more facts he feels were suppressed, with new takes on the atomic bombing of Japan, the Cold War and the fall of Communism.