CNN Perspectives Unholy War
This is a followup report after "Beneath the Veil" with an interview with three girls, then ages 9, 12, and 15, who saw their mother shot to death. The search for these girls forms the narrative structure for the sequel, Unholy War. This follow-up shows how much—and how little—life has changed for the Afghan people since the Afghanistan bombing campaign began. When Shah finally finds the girls and offers assistance to relocate the family, the father’s rebuff, saying they would become outsiders if they left their village, becomes a telling metaphor for Western preconceptions of this complex nation.
An expose into the role of religion in the decision of the US to go to war to remove the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Primary Title
- CNN Perspectives
Secondary Title
- Unholy War
Date Broadcast
- Monday 19 November 2001
Start Time
- 21 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- CNN International
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- An expose into the role of religion in the decision of the US to go to war to remove the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Episode Description
- This is a followup report after "Beneath the Veil" with an interview with three girls, then ages 9, 12, and 15, who saw their mother shot to death. The search for these girls forms the narrative structure for the sequel, Unholy War. This follow-up shows how much—and how little—life has changed for the Afghan people since the Afghanistan bombing campaign began. When Shah finally finds the girls and offers assistance to relocate the family, the father’s rebuff, saying they would become outsiders if they left their village, becomes a telling metaphor for Western preconceptions of this complex nation.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
- War
Hosts
- Saira Shah (Reporter)
Contributors
- James Miller (Producer)
- James Miller (Director)
- Hardcash Productions (Production Unit)
- Channel Four Television Corporation (Production Unit)