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Afghanistan

Synopsis

Director James Glancy, a former British Royal Marine commando who was decorated for his actions in combat, returns to Afghanistan with a handpicked team to help him answer the question that has haunted him for ten years. Was it worth it? Dramatically, mid-way through filming, President Joe Biden announces that the US will be pulling troops out by 9/11, starting a Taliban offensive that leads to the dramatic fall of the Afghanistan Government, amidst chaotic evacuation scenes in Kabul, as American forces withdraw.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
103 min
Director
James Glancy, Marty Stalker
Producer
Julien Loeffler, James Kermack, James Glancy

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Sales Company

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