About this episode
The episode explores how a block in Portland, Oregon was transformed into a movie-set war zone that many perceive as a real war zone.
How one block in Portland, Oregon became a movie-set war zone that lots of people think is a real war zone.
Topics covered
- movie set
- war zone
- Portland
- filmmaking
- urban environment
Keywords
- Portland
- movie set
- war zone
- filmmaking
- urban transformation
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Portland, Oregon
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