Motherland Afghanistan
“Nearly one in seven Afghan women die in childbirth.”
Synopsis
Afghani-American filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi shadows her father, a women's health specialist working to rebuild hospitals in war-torn Afghanistan, in this thought-provoking documentary filmed in the wake of the United States' invasion of the region. In a country where one in seven women dies during childbirth, many women are willing to travel for days to receive adequate care from a trained professional.
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Independent Lens 'MOTHERLAND AFGHANISTAN' | Preview | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sedika Mojadidi
- Original Title
- Motherland Afghanistan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Aubin Pictures, ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sedika Mojadidi
Jenny Raskin, Catherine Gund
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Raskin
Producer
Sedika Mojadidi
Director
Catherine Gund
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motherland Afghanistan
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What is Motherland Afghanistan about?
Afghani-American filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi shadows her father, a women's health specialist working to rebuild hospitals in war-torn Afghanistan, in this thought-provoking documentary filmed in the wake of the United States' invasion of the region. In a country where one in seven women dies during childbirth, many women are willing to travel for days to receive adequate care from a trained professional.
Who directed Motherland Afghanistan?
Motherland Afghanistan was directed by Sedika Mojadidi.
Who stars in Motherland Afghanistan?
The principal cast of Motherland Afghanistan includes Terrence Howard, Nafisa Mojadidi, Qudrat Mojadidi, Sedika Mojadidi.
When was Motherland Afghanistan released and how long is it?
Motherland Afghanistan was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Motherland Afghanistan?
Motherland Afghanistan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).