Baghdad: City of Walls, part 1: Scars of War
Synopsis
A 12-minute report reveals how Baghdad has become a divided city, with blast walls separating Sunni and Shia neighborhoods.
Synopsis
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad returns to Baghdad, his hometown, to report on the city's transformation since the 2003 invasion. He visits Adhamiya, a fortified Sunni enclave, where checkpoints are common and tension remains high. The documentary features accounts of families shattered by violence, including a man mourning his son killed in 2006. Abdul-Ahad illustrates the deep divisions in Baghdad, where blast walls separate communities and shape daily life.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the elderly man mourning his son in a cemetery.
- Find out how checkpoints create tension in Baghdad.
- See the impact of blast walls on community life.
Did You Know
- Baghdad is now a divided city with Sunnis and Shia living in separate neighborhoods.
- The Sunni district of Adhamiya is now a fortified enclave with only two entry points.
- Many of the dead in Baghdad were killed simply for being Sunni Muslims.
- The Awakening Council, made up of former insurgents, helped reduce violence in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did America plan to withdraw from Baghdad?
America planned to withdraw from Baghdad in 2010.
What is the significance of the wall in Baghdad?
The wall separates the Sunni district of Azamiyah from the Shia district of Qahira.
What happened to the elderly man in the cemetery?
The elderly man was sitting by the grave of his son, Umar, who died on September 25, 2006.
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