
"A piercing, poignant and — as befits its subject — beautifully composed exploration of the challenges and responsibilities faced by photojournalists in Afghanistan’s post-Taliban free press." – Variety
"A sharp, soulful doc... As its subjects’ images probe unhealed schisms of gender, faith and privilege in a country still hostile to liberal journalism... the film in turn proves the alternately confrontational and cathartic power of the camera lens."
– VARIETY
"Follow four photojournalists focused on the future..."
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"A visually elegant, deftly edited piece, one which shows the beauty of Afghanistan in a way the West virtually never sees."
"Compelling... inspirational... affecting."
"A bracing tribute to the power of photojournalism."
"An indispensable visual history"
– TIME
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"The film features photographers passionate about telling stories of the true identity
of Afghanistan – whether they are newsworthy or not."
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"Balance[s] the film’s conflict-zone violence with humanity and humor..."
– Filmmaker Magazine
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"Gives a passionate voice to an Afghan vision."
– The Washington Post
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"Bombach and Scarpelli manage to break free from the usual clichés, as well as from pietism easy and sensationalism,
and do so with lightness and depth at the same time."
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"Superbly made and emotionally devestating look at a nation truly on the brink... entrancing."
"Astonishing"
– Slant
"Tenacious and brave"
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ADDITIONAL PRESS
NEW YORK TIMES : List of Notable Openings
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NEW YORK TIMES : Review of FRAME BY FRAME
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THE DAILY BEAST : The Afghanistan You Think You Know
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20FOUR FRAMES : London Film Festival Review
NPR THINK OUT LOUD : New Film Profiles Afghan Photographers
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FSTOPPERS : Documenting Afghanistan's Photojournalists
BUSTLE: 17 Female-Directed Films From SXSW 2015 That Everyone Needs To See
VARIETY: Kickstarter-Funded Titles Total 24 at SXSW
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MICHIGAN STATESIDE RADIO : Doc Looks at Afghanistan Through the Lives of Its People
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ARTIFACT UPRISING: Imagine a World Without Photography
PRI'S THE WORLD: The Afghans' New-Found Freedom to Shoot Photos Could Disappear...
UPWORTHY: The cameras are staying and thats final
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL LIVE: Afghanistan, as Seen by Photojournalists
WEEKEND SUNRISE: Photography reveals secret Afghanistan
HUFFINGTON POST: The Afghan Revolution You Never Heard About
MEDIUM: Documenting the Story of Photojournalism in Afghanistan