We moan, whine and complain when our rights to be photographers out in the public arena are tested. But, imagine if all photography were completely banned. All of it! And an offense of the law? Punishable by whipping, beating, or even death.
That was the situation in Afghanistan under the Taliban extremist rule from 1996 to 2001 (along with no music, no education for women, and other wonderfully intelligent, medieval, policies).
A documentary film that follows four Afghani photographers during this period (one of whom is a woman–take that, Taliban!) has been made that looks to be quite beautiful and inspirational.
The question now is…what will happen to free expression, women’s rights, and photography in Afghanistan once all foreign troops leave that country?
So, your homework for the day: view the trailer (5:47) and read about the production HERE.
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