Eight empty lots in Kandahar, Saskatchewan, become an unexpected inheritance for a family of Afghan refugees reconnecting with their heritage.
Synopsis
Eight empty lots in Kandahar, Saskatchewan, become an unexpected inheritance for a family of Afghan refugees reconnecting with their heritage.
Synopsis
Abdul Bari Jamal purchased eight empty lots in Kandahar, Saskatchewan, to connect his children to their Afghan heritage. After fleeing Kandahar, Afghanistan, with his family in 1991, Jamal's decision prompts a trip back to this Canadian hamlet. His daughter, Aisha Jamal, documents their first visit as a family. The 2019 film captures their interactions with the land and each other, focusing on personal histories and the ties between Canada and Afghanistan.
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Why Watch
- Meet Aisha Jamal and her refugee family story.
- See the land bought by Abdul for his children.
- Find out about the film's premiere at Hot Docs 2019.
Did You Know
- A Kandahar Away was released in 2019.
- The film has a duration of 83 minutes.
- Abdul, Aisha Jamal's father, purchased land in Kandahar, Saskatchewan.
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Who directed A Kandahar Away?
Aisha Jamal directed A Kandahar Away.
When was A Kandahar Away released?
A Kandahar Away was released in 2019.
What is the duration of A Kandahar Away?
The duration of A Kandahar Away is 83 minutes.
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