The Fruit of Our Labor (TFOL): Afghan Perspectives in Film – Previous Events

Harvard University Talk

Harvard University Talk

Jul 10, 2011

  Creating an effective documentary is a decidedly difficult task; one must carefully consider both the story and its intended audience, and...

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First screenings and discussions in the States

Dec 1, 2010

To my surprise, a few of the art students in the evening didn’t believe the authenticity of the work – primarily because from their point of view the war is not mentioned or shown at all. When I tried to explain that the film’s intention is to present outsiders a view of Afghanistan beyond the battlefront it became clear that the western media has created such a strong impression of Afghanistan being only about war, terror and extremism, that viewers can not trust a representation that does not include these things.
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Training Concludes with Kabul Screening

Training Concludes with Kabul Screening

Nov 16, 2010

Mehdi and Jamal were talking and one said to the other, “I can’t believe it, it’s magic – 10 films in 5 weeks – magic.” The magic has been the great energy, smarts, high spirits and unwavering determination that everyone brought to the work. Please make it all worthwhile and watch the films!
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