'The Afghan Solution' Acquired for Middle Eastern Market
Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the documentary The Afghan Solution (1 x 60') to Alhurra Television, airing in the Middle East and Arabic speaking countries in Northern Africa. The film poses viable solutions to the conflict in Afghanistan, as told by Afghans themselves, as well other key players.
The first film of its kind, The Afghan Solutionis the story of a people left behind by their newly minted government. The film is a powerful and informative warning about the dangers of believing that a central government can address the gravely important issues that the Afghan people are more than willing to handle locally.
Produced by Cowgirl Media, the film both documents the formidable challenges faced by the Afghan people, and poses viable solutions to the conflict in Afghanistan, as told by Afghans themselves.
Examining the history behind the current conflict in Afghanistan, The Afghan Solution exposes the results of broken commitments and ever changing military strategies. It is a powerful and informative warning about the dangers of imposing a centralized authority on a complex and multi-ethnic nation. This film is a wake-up call: Afghanistan can either move toward a true democracy or once again fall into the clutches of the cruelest tyranny in its history - the Taliban and al Qaeda.
Told from the streets of Kabul, the mountains of the northern tribal regions, and halls of Congress, The Afghan Solution is the only film to investigate the conflict by talking to the people who have lived it. It is a story told by Afghan politicians, citizens, warlords, and tribal leaders, as well as American Special Forces, NATO"s ISAF brass, UN Mediators, and NGO personnel. This candid account of a fragile nation-building experiment is essential viewing for everyone, from students and scholars to policy makers, veterans, scholars, human rights campaigners, and American voters.
The Afghan Solution is Josie Maynard of Cowgirl Media"s documentary debut. Previously Josie created, directed and produced a traveling wine show, Planet Wine for One Media Television; as well as educational shows promoting healthy eating for children, Kids Cook TV. Cowgirl Media Inc. is a collaboration of independent filmmakers, journalists, advocates and storytellers.
Alhurra (Arabic for &'The Free One&') is primarily news and information network. Alhurra hosts a number of discussion programs that examine political and social issues of interest to the audience in the Middle East, airing viewpoints not often discussed freely in the region. The network also provides information on a variety of topic such as health, science, technology and sports and entertainment news. Recent surveys by ACNielsen and other international research companies show that Alhurra has consistently averaged approximately 26 million weekly viewers for the last three years. Alhurra broadcasts on the Nilesat and Arabsat satellites in the Middle East. It is operated by the non-profit corporation &'The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.&' (MBN). MBN is financed by the U.S. Government through a grant from the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency. The BBG serves oversight and as a firewall to protect the professional independence and integrity of the broadcasters. For more information on Alhurra visit www.alhurra.com.
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