Storyville S15E6 - Afghan Cricket Club - Out of the Ashes
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Against a backdrop of war and poverty, this documentary traces the extraordinary journey of a team of young Afghan cricketers as they chase a seemingly impossible dream, shedding light on a nation beyond burqas, bombs, drugs and devastation.
The film follows the squad over two years as they go from playing in their shalwar-kameezes on rubble pitches to battling their way around the globe and up the international league tables. It travels from refugee camps in Pakistan - where many of the players learned the game as boys - to practice sessions in Kabul and on to qualifying tournaments overseas.
With unrestricted access, the film follows the ups and downs of their epic journey.
Released | Nov 15, 1997 |
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Runtime | 85min |
Genre | Documentary |
Actor | N/A |
Director | N/A |
Production | BBC Four |