SubscribeA while back I received an email from a film maker about an upcoming documentary on Afghanistan. The film is almost completed and there’s a trailer up for it. Below is a short blurb about the film from Anthony Hornus, the man behind the project:
…in Feb. and March of 2008 I traveled with a cameraman to Afghanistan to film the first in our series of “Outside the Wire” documentaries. It is entitled “Outside the Wire: The Forgotten Children of Afghanistan.” Certainly crushing poverty, years of war and oppression and lack of basic human needs (water, sanitary conditions) makes Afghanistan a land of despair.
But, as my modernist-thinking Afghan friends believe, there is now at least a strong new sense of hope. I got sick and tired of hearing about the “Bad Americans,” blah, blah, blah by the far left. We’re not doing an infomercial for the military, but with the grace of God we’re going to balance the story of good vs. evil, and helping those who can’t help themselves.
The entire key to the success in Afghanistan-Pakistan region is education of the young toward tolerance, understanding and respect for all faiths and cultures and empowering them with basic aid, school supplies and economic opportunities, while providing security from the bad guys.
I’m excited to see the end result which should be out this fall or winter. Keep an eye on the project as there will be other films to come in the Outside the Wire series.
Alternate site for the trailer.
Collective Development Incorporated
Dennis Therrian
June 25th, 2009 - 11:26 am
Thanks for letting us know about the upcoming film. I just finished a book called Three Cups of Tea about an American named Greg Mortenson who has been single-handedly (without assistance from the government or any large organization) building schools in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan since the mid to late 90’s. It’s an AMAZING story of how one person can really make a difference. If you have the means, pick up a copy or if you’d like, I’d be happy to send you one if you want. Just need your address over there.
BTW, my pen pal (we’ve been writing for 3-4 years now) just got back safely from Afghanistan a few days ago and I am thrilled! I’ll keep on praying for the rest of you to return soon in the meantime. Thanks again for blogging and for your service to our country. Stay safe and God Bless.
June 25th, 2009 - 2:05 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this! So happy & excited to see this documentary!
I read 3 Cups of Tea, The Kite Runner & A Thousand Splendid Suns way before I knew my son would end up deployed (currently) to Afghanistan. Yeah USAF!
I have such a passion for their people and children. If I could – I’d volunteer as a civilian worker there in a heartbeat.
Thank you for your blog and your service. It’s comforting to read as I think of my oldest child also there ~
And yes, stay safe!!!
June 25th, 2009 - 5:38 pm
All Americans need to see and hear what you are all doing over there to help those people regain their country instead of all the negatives.
The trailor was amazing, thank you for sharing with us. I look forward to seeing the final movie.
Thank you for serving our country and God Bless you.
June 25th, 2009 - 9:55 pm
That was superb work! Thanks so much for letting us know about this. I’m going to pass it along! Take care of yourself.
June 26th, 2009 - 4:47 am
Lucas, thanks for the offer! I’ll be home by the end of next month (hopefully) so I’ll pick it up then.
Glad you guys liked it!
June 27th, 2009 - 12:30 pm
hey fyi brother the 5 guys from PRT Nuristan are good 3 outta 5 went to Germany last night, then on to Walter Reid. We gettin short son!! Be safe and i’ll see you in a few weeks aight. Supply out
June 29th, 2009 - 7:44 am
Yes, we’re not all ugly bad Americans. You’re living proof of that. Thanks for sharing the trailer and keeping us informed. Be safe.
June 29th, 2009 - 11:20 am
I’ll be so glad to hear that you got home safely as well. I hope you’ll post some pics when you are back on US soil!
June 29th, 2009 - 10:20 pm
Hey Mike.
Let us know when you are safely back in the states. I’ll be praying for that hedge of protection to remain around you and your buddies..Keep safe and God Speed!
Maybe the film maker will want you to be in one of his movies.. You and every man and woman serving in the armed forces in Afghanistan and Iraq are true heroes. I thank you so very much for your sacrifices, Mike.. ~ almost done~
July 3rd, 2009 - 11:02 pm
Mike.
SO glad he is back safely and intact… Thanking God every minute of every day for that. Knowing God has got you in His care ~
Just wondering if you are still there and how you are. Let us know. I am still praying for God’s hedge of protection to be around you and all the others. God Speed til your boots touch American soil~ Praying you are safe Mike.. Drew is at the Hood and I still haven’t seen him yet. He will be home sometime soon. Lots to do back at the Hood..
July 6th, 2009 - 10:50 am
thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this blog! my cousin is there in afghanistan and my family is absurdly grateful to have an idea of what day to day life is like for him. thanks again!!!!! i’m so proud of our boys!!!