Behind the veil. Afghan women under fundamentalism
Description
For women living in Afghanistan under repressive Taliban rule, beatings, rape, and enslavement were commonplace occurrences. This gripping program, filmed during the Taliban's regime, describes the massive human rights abuses that escalated after the withdrawal of Soviet forces, as seen through the eyes of women who survived years of rampant gender and religious intolerance. Resistance activities carried out by women's groups inside the country are also documented, as they fought for freedom and democracy.
Runtime
26 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2001
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
Similar Films
Nathan der Weise
Halal mate. Afifa's match. Episode 1
A Confucian Life in America. Tu Wei-ming
Empire of evil? Inside look at Iranian society
Children’s Hajj
Origins (610-721)
Exploring Islam in Malaysia
(Un)veiled. Muslim women talk about hijab
The Role of the prophet Muhammad
Louis Theroux. The Ultra Zionists
The Muslims I Know
Christopher Hitchens' God Is Not Great
I am a Sufi, I am a Muslim
Rights and responsibilities
Televangelism in Brazil