Motherland Afghanistan(2007)
Nearly one in seven Afghan women die in childbirth.
Motherland Afghanistan 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.
Motherland Afghanistan (2007) is a documentary film directed by Sedika Mojadidi, released on February 14, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Terrence Howard, Nafisa Mojadidi, Qudrat Mojadidi and Sedika Mojadidi.
- Director:
- Sedika Mojadidi
- Producers:
- Jenny Raskin, Catherine Gund
- Production:
- Aubin Pictures, ITVS
- Status:
- Released
Motherland Afghanistan (2007) Trailer
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Motherland Afghanistan Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Motherland Afghanistan.
Independent Lens 'MOTHERLAND AFGHANISTAN' | Preview | PBS
Trailer
Global Voices | Motherland Afghanistan | Trailer | ITVS
Trailer
Motherland Afghanistan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terrence Howard
as Narrator
- Nafisa Mojadidi
Nafisa Mojadidi
as Herself
- Qudrat Mojadidi
Qudrat Mojadidi
as Himself
- Sedika Mojadidi
Sedika Mojadidi
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Sedika Mojadidi, produced by Jenny Raskin and Catherine Gund.
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Motherland Afghanistan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Motherland Afghanistan?
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The main cast of Motherland Afghanistan (2007) includes Terrence Howard, Nafisa Mojadidi, Qudrat Mojadidi and Sedika Mojadidi. The film was directed by Sedika Mojadidi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Motherland Afghanistan released?
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Motherland Afghanistan was released on February 14, 2007 and runs for 1h 14m.
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