BENEATH THE BORQA
in A f g h a n i s t a n

a short film by iara lee, edited by josh cramer

embracing the afghan women's cause as a primary commitment, this short film not only spotlights the despair on both sides of the afghan-pakistan border, but also captures the hope and dignity that still define afghan men, women and children. featuring candid interviews with afghan refugees, we hope to raise awareness and promote action.

with this short film, featuring candid interviews with afghan refugees, we hope to raise awareness and promote action.

please click below to view a trailer for beneath the borqa. it is available in two versions:

low bandwidth (apple quicktime, 1.3 MB): view
high bandwidth (apple quicktime, 3.8 MB): view

to download apple quicktime, please click here.

to receive a vhs copy of beneath the borqa, send a 15 dollar check or money order payable to caipirinha productions. please include "beneath the borqa" in the memo area of the check. proceeds benefit HAWCA (humanitarian assistance to the women and children of afghanistan). please use the address below:

caipirinha productions
510 la guardia-4th floor
ny ny 10012 usa

for more info email us at info@caipirinha.com