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A Kandahar Away is a Canadian documentary directed by Aisha Jamal, released in 2019. The film focuses on Jamal's family, who fled Kandahar, Afghanistan, during the War in Afghanistan and settled in Canada as refugees. It captures a family trip to Kandahar, Saskatchewan, where her father, Abdul, has bought land for his children to reconnect with their heritage.
The documentary premiered at the 2019 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and later aired on television through Documentary. It was also longlisted for the 2019 DGC Discovery Award, reflecting its recognition within the Canadian film community.
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.
Perfect For
Canadian documentary fansRefugee storiesAfghan heritage