While "Black Hawk Down" provides an exciting and cinematic portrayal of the Battle of Mogadishu, it is important to approach it as a dramatized interpretation that simplifies the narrative and focuses on certain aspects of the event. The paper demonstrates a deeper understanding of the battle and its geopolitical context, as well as the influence of the film as a tool of popular geopolitics. Research on this topic reveals that the film is not merely an emotional and thrilling cinematic experience but also serves as a work capable of sparking broader discussions about the morality of warfare, identity and accountability, both on a personal and national level, resulting in numerous articles and analyses, often with conflicting opinions or distorted facts. Through the methodology of comparative analysis on three levels, the paper highlighted differences between the actual operation "GOTHIC SERPENT" - the Battle of Mogadishu and the fictional operations depicted in the film. From the perspective of popular geopolitics, the impact of media representation of conflict on shaping public opinion and the perception of a wider audience was explored. Special emphasis was placed on how the film directly shapes that perception, intricately describing the mechanisms through which it is achieved. Examples include messages threaded throughout the film such as "leave no man behind" and "us versus them," as well as the portrayal of the U.S. as a global guardian of order, with American forces depicted as liberators within the chaotic environment of Somalia. The film equally influences the American audience, shaping the nation's self-perception and role in the world and constructs a national identity, as well as an audience outside the U.S. through "Americanization" – the portrayal of American identity outside the country, while simultaneously promoting certain elements of American culture and values through the global media space.