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Afghan Stories

Taran Davies proves once again the levels of his professionalism and deep understanding for human life, as he presents an intimate and very real look at the way Afghanistan people have been treated, and the way they see their lives placed out in front of them.

Taran Davies shows a revealing look into the lives of people and families who have struggled to keep safe, find food for their families, and adjusted to constant change.

Taran Davies along with Walied Osman , an Afghan American entrepreneur, meet first with a friend of Osman named Ad Sharza who lives in Queens. This gentleman is a member of the Afghan royal family and for 6 months was tortured. Memories of his ordeal are so vivid and painful he wishes Afghanistan to be bombed, so life can start all over.

Their next journey leads them to a family in Tajikistan where Shukria was once a doctor and Ali a journalism professor. Now living in a small apartment with their four children, their main hope is to move to Canada and live with Ali's mother. Unfortunately and sadly, they're unable to travel because their visa was rejected. A heart wrenching request is asked by Ali, so he could record a video message to be sent back to his mother when Taran Davies makes his journey home. The request is granted and followed through in the utmost respect.

Next, it's off to Afghanistan to meet Hadji Ahmed Shamsadin, a well known and respected man who bears the wisdom, hope and blessings for his country to become a peaceful and beautiful place once again. His son, Zia, is a solider and reflects back on his happy childhood ,but now the town that he grew up in is gone due to the years of war. He is saddened by the way children are seeing life as only war, not knowing about the past, just what is near them now.

The next journey on the map leads them to Shari Bazurg to meet with Najib Najibullah who's head of the World Food Program, and one of the many who have helped build a road. A celebration was planned but canceled due to the extreme rainy weather. The road now lay muddy. A sad end to all the hard work.

Afghan Stories is a powerful documentary exploring real people, taking you to a place one might not have the opportunity to witness. Their emotions are honest, and their words speak of truth, hope, horror, commitment, and the opportunity of rebuilding the lives of their families and their civilization.

Written by: Lynda Dale MacLean

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