A Darkness Visable: Afghanistan (2011)

Plot Summary

Outsiders often see Afghanistan as a problem in need of a solution: a conflict region that needs more troops or another election. But in seeing Afghanistan as a problem, the people of the country, and their desire for self-determination, are often overlooked. From the Soviet invasion and the mujahideen resistance to the Taliban and the American occupation, A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan examines thirty years of Afghan history. It is the story of ordinary citizens whose lives play out in the shadow of superpowers. There are tales of violence to be sure, but there is also love and even romance. Based on 14 trips to Afghanistan between 1994 and 2010, A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan is the work of renowned photojournalist Seamus Murphy. His work chronicles a people caught time and again in political turmoil, struggling to find their way.

Full Cast & Characters

Ali Seraj

Himself - National Coalition for Dialogue with the Tribes of Afghanistan (as Prince Ali Seraj)

Abdullah Abdullah

Himself - Leader of Coalition for Hope and Change (as Dr. Abdullah Abdullah)

Seamus Murphy

Himself - Photographer

Abdul Aziz Babakarkhail

Himself - Economic Adviser, IDLG

Farhuddin Ba Deli

Himself - War Witness

Khalid Pashtoon

Himself - Member of Parliament

Nancy Dupree

Herself - Director, Afghanistan Center at Kabul University

Ramazan Bashardost

Himself - Member of Parliament

John Agoglia

Himself - Director, Counterinsurgency Training Center

Sabrina Saqib

Herself - Former Member of Parliament

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