The first film made in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban

The Library owns two copies of "Osama", the first film produced in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. It is 82 minutes long and tells the story of a family of grandmother, mother, and daughter -- no men and therefore no way of earning a living since the Taliban forbade women to go out alone.

To save their family, the two women pretend that the young girl is a boy, "Osama", and send her out to work. But if she is found out, the Taliban will deal harshly with her, perhaps even kill her.

Instructors may borrow the film, but students must check it out from the Multimedia Desk to watch it in the Library. The call number for it is DVD TA 53.

Students, ask your instructor if you can get extra credit for viewing and reporting on the film.