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202256 minPG-13documentary

Escape From Afghanistan

202256 minPG-13documentary

One group's effort to rescue a single interpreter escalated into an evacuation that saved thousands of lives in August 2021.

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One group's effort to rescue a single interpreter escalated into an evacuation that saved thousands of lives in August 2021.

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As the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, a group of volunteers mobilized to rescue their allies. Their mission began with the goal of saving one interpreter but quickly escalated into a large-scale evacuation effort. This operation ultimately led to the rescue of thousands of lives amid the chaos following the U.S. military withdrawal. The documentary captures the urgency and challenges faced during this critical moment in history.

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