The White Helmets
Synopsis
Three volunteers from the White Helmets respond to airstrikes in Aleppo, digging through rubble to rescue victims trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
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Synopsis
Khaled Farah, a volunteer with the White Helmets, rushes to the scene of an airstrike in Aleppo, Syria. He and his team dig through rubble, searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The documentary captures their daily operations and the emotional toll of their work, as they respond to the ongoing violence of the Syrian civil war. Training sessions in Turkey prepare them for the dangers they face. The film won the Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 89th Academy Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet Khaled Farah and his daughter Amal.
- See how Mohammed Farah shifted from combat to rescue.
- Find out what drives the White Helmets to risk their lives.
Did You Know
- Khaled Farah has a daughter named Amal.
- Mohammed Farah was previously with an armed group for three months.
- The White Helmets are the first to arrive at bombing sites.
- Abu Omar believes that saving a life is equivalent to saving all of humanity.
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What is the motto of the White Helmets?
The motto of the White Helmets is 'To save a life is to save all of humanity.'
What did Mohammed Farah do before joining the White Helmets?
Before joining the White Helmets, Mohammed Farah was with an armed group and fought for the opposition for three months.
What is Khaled Farah's daughter's name?
Khaled Farah's daughter's name is Amal.
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