Ben Affleck: achievements, criticism, and sources

Ben Affleck

American film actor, director and screenwriter (born 1972)

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Affleck directed and produced Oscar-winning film Argo

Affleck co-founded Eastern Congo Initiative supporting local groups

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Affleck influenced Finding Your Roots to omit slave-owning ancestor

Argo criticized for historical distortion and stereotyping Iranians

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Affleck’s company sued for defamation over The Rip portrayals

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