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04/16/2009
Gail Gordon
Santa Fe, New Mexico

I caught, what appears to have been, a re-run of this program on KNME my
local PBS after having just finished reading the book Three Cups of Tea. I had not realized it was filmed in 2002 but what was presented seemed so relevant to what I had just seen on Frontline World about the Taliban in Islamabad, Pakistan I assumed it was the same time period.

It was very helpful to catch a glimpse into the world so eloquently
described in the book so soon after finishing it, that very day in fact. I was so deeply moved and affected by the tales of the Hazaras women of the Bamiyan Valley I wanted to send them bread, meat and clothing immediately on the next flight out.

I feel ashamed that my government, the BUSH administration in particular, had so bitterly let the people of this country down after making such promises. My heart breaks for these women and children, it just breaks. I want to help but my fear is the help will never actually make it to them, and it is to those woman the aid must go.

My interest in this area was piqued by the book The Kite Runner which placed an indelible image in my mind of what life was like post Soviet and pre-Taliban occupations in this country. It was easy to imagine what Kabul must have been like, modern and flourishing. I think most Americans have no idea what has happened to this country, to this region seeing it only as poverty stricken and so extremely "foreign and backward". Hopeless and worthless to affect positive change. How misguided and insular we are on this side of the world.

Thank you for the awakening. I will be passing it on to everyone I know.

04/15/2009
Wallace White
Durange, CO

Having spent 6 yrs in Afghanistan in the 70's and looking at every bit of footage available since then, I find this video documentary the most
incredible I have seen. I spent several days in Bamiyan and enjoyed the
wonderful hospitality of the Hazara people as well as that of many other
tribes. To have women talking to women so openly is priceless, the stories they filmed are only a pin prick of what has been suffered by the the Afghan women, children, families, husbands. I would hope that these wonderful journalists, who have put their own lives on the line to film this, are able to continue their work in bringing the true situation in Afghanistan before the American public.

Thank you, thank you.

Wally White

09/22/2005
Susan

I read in Parade magazine a couple of weeks ago that one of the brave young journalists who made this exceptional documentary, Jamila Emami, is now afraid to leave her home in Afghanistan. Through emails to friends, she says she has been threatened and warned not to make any more films. Someone even tried to run down her mother with a car. Is there anything we can do to help?

11/17/2004
Perry Coppola
Douglas, MA

Please show this again so more people can see the brave woman in Afghanistan. It would be wonderful if the woman from the US could find looms that are not being used and ship them to Afghanistan. What organization could help to get looms to the woman in the film?

Hilary Celentano
Stoneham, MA

My daughters and I watched Afghanistan Unveiled together. We cried and vowed to help. We felt that we could ensure that the freedoms that our soldiers were establishing could be sped up by our efforts. So what we need to know is what kind of looms do the women living in the caves need and do they also need livestock to supply the wool for the looms.

Benoit Newby
Stoddard New Hampshire

I like what they say about their country. The ladies should have the rights like us in USA. I feel bad about the husbands that died in the war or accident bombing. I hope the ladies have the rights like their men. They have brighter future.

Jax, Florida

Interesting, French educated women created this film. I am sure I can guess how the Americans will be portrayed.

Sue Miller
Nashville, TN

Documentaries give you more than the facts. We know these women now. Their story is seared in the conscience like no news report ever does. Please don't let the cameras stop telling it. Shout it from the roof tops. Only then possibly their suffering will end.

Jennifer Raeside
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

There is so much ignorance in the world today about how women are treated in Afganistan. filming women in this country will promote awareness and open our eyes and hearts to these womens' plight. I believe ther is a brighter future for these women because of courageous women like these joiurnalists the women of Afganistan will be liberated! It is important for these women to finally have a voice without the fear of punishment. It will also give them hope in knowing the world will see the mistreatment and facilitate change for them.

Christine Boggs
Toronto, Canada

I am just wondering when we will get to see the second documentary created by these women? Considering that we have so much access to the media in North America I am not surprised that these women were really ignorant about the conditions in the rest of Afghanistan outside Kabul. I really hope they can continue to widen their horizons.

What a gift to the people of Afghanistan, and to the rest of us. Watching the young filmmakers discover their country, being mindful of their privilege and developing their voice was truly beautiful. I was touched by their tears, their competence, and their moments of joy.

John Sanders
Chicago, IL

It was nice to see that in spite of all the hardships that the Afghan people have gone through and still go through today, they still have a strong sense of pride to show the world who they really are. This was an excellent program. I wish the producers had provided information on how to contact different people in the program, including the doctor who ran a clinic for women in the rural areas.

Nadija Packauskas

I teach Multiculturalism, a class I created, at a small Catholic High School. It is commendable women such as these young ladies that help us change the world one view lense at a time. Until we can bring other people's stories into our own homes, into our classrooms, into our social circles, our worlds will always be separate. Films such as these help bring the reality of life to my students. Quite often, we, here in the comfortable USA, forget that others don't live as we do. We don't understand true suffering or oppression. We all need to pay attention. Thank you for allowing us to do so. The film was beautifully made and made me ache to travel again. You have managed to help bring new worlds to the minds of your audience. Now, we must have the responsibilty to share your stories so your courage will not be in vain. Thank you.

Robert Schulte
Jefferson City, Missouri

This documentary was indeed very moving. The worst thing about this show is that it "appears" to be preaching to the choir. I am sure most ALL 1st & even 2nd world nations understand the importance of women in society, at work and in every aspect of life (including religion). My biggest gripe about the Islamic world is the denial of women's rights, which in turn causes many more problems than opressed women, what about the children they raise? I think a documentary of this magnitude should be shown to all the men in Afghanistan in a "town-hall" setting. I would even send money to help buy the generator to power the TV. I watched this program, now I feel helpless to change anything. I wanted an address of an organization to send money to help, but found none. Excellent Show Thank You

Nathan Shanmugam
Pittsburgh, PA

I just watched the program and am very moved by the all the issues the Afghan women are facing. I applaud the Women journalists for their courage to show us the true picture. Certainly I'd like to get involved in doing whatever I can for the Afghan women. Hope there is a better tomorrow.

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