

Five filmmakers present stories about the costs of war from the U.S. and Canada in the longest-running conflict in modern history.
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Five filmmakers present stories about the costs of war from the U.S. and Canada in the longest-running conflict in modern history.
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Synopsis
Five American filmmakers collaborate in 'Far from Afghanistan,' an omnibus film inspired by the 1967 documentary 'Far from Vietnam.' The film addresses the costs of the U.S. and Canadian involvement in the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Through various cinematic styles, the filmmakers present the emotional and social impacts of military conflict. They aim to make audiences aware of the often-ignored consequences of war, urging a response to the ongoing effects of military actions.
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Why Watch
- See the emotional costs of the Afghanistan war.
- Meet five unique filmmakers sharing their perspectives.
- Find out about the impacts of military engagement.
Did You Know
- The film is inspired by the 1967 work 'Far from Vietnam'.
- It features contributions from five prominent American militant filmmakers.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 129 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary 'Far from Afghanistan'?
Jon Jost directed the documentary 'Far from Afghanistan'.
What year was 'Far from Afghanistan' released?
'Far from Afghanistan' was released in 2012.
How long is the documentary 'Far from Afghanistan'?
'Far from Afghanistan' has a duration of 129 minutes.
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