Conversation so far:
What did Jack Abramoff do in film?
Jack Abramoff developed and produced, with his brother Robert, the 1989 film Red Scorpion. Abramoff also executive-produced its 1994 sequel Red Scorpion 2
Can you tell me anything else about Jack Abramoff film production?
The South African government financed the film via the International Freedom Foundation, a front-group chaired by Jack Abramoff
Why did the South African government get involved in Jack abramoff film production?
as part of its efforts to undermine international sympathy for the African National Congress.

Question: how was the film Red Scorpion received?
Self-contained rewrite: How was the film Red Scorpion produced by Jack abramoff received?