Independent Lens | MOTHERLAND AFGHANISTAN | PBS

Nearly one in seven Afghan women die in childbirth.

Follow an Afghan American filmmaker and her father to his native Afghanistan, where he brings desperately needed medical attention and expertise to the women most susceptible to maternal mortality.

MOTHERLAND AFGHANISTAN premieres Tuesday, February 13 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/motherlandafghanistan/

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[kempkrisstina]

I'm a little confused by the "these are both right handed gloves part" at marker 1:17. Aren't they universal?

[myrtokoukou]

awareness....

[slothskin]

omg that is terrible. I cannot believe that.