Kandahar

Rating: Not Rated

Movie Release Date: December 14, 2001

DVD Release Date: May 13, 2003

Plot 411: A semi-autobiographical story of a woman's journey into Afghanistan to save her sister.

Review: This was a really enlightening and eye-opening film about the plight of the Afghani people, especially the women. Based on true events in star Nelofer Pazira's life, the film reveals the severe restrictions and poverty that Afghan people faced after the Russians left the country. Something as simple as being able to drink clean water becomes an enormous challenge. The oppression that women face daily is quite unbearable - wearing burkas that covered you from head to toe, not being able to travel alone, being stopped by the military or some other type of guard, being stripped of all possessions by thieves, not being able to go to school and always the heat of the sun across the dessert. The story is haunting to say the least and really makes you appreciate what you have. It takes movies like this to shake Americans up out of their daze of self-centered nationalism sometimes. Definitely rent this one.

Watch It: For a horrifically clear picture of what the Afghan people live with every day.

Skip It: If you prefer to live a sheltered American life.

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