18 Essential Documentaries on Afghanistan, the Taliban and America’s Longest War
PBSPatrice Taddonio
18 Essential Documentaries on Afghanistan, the Taliban and America’s Longest War
As the new, 3-part docuseries ‘America and the Taliban’ begins, explore FRONTLINE’s collected reporting on the U.S.-led war and life in Afghanistan amid two decades of conflict.
Apr 4, 2023
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