Afghan mine-clearer killed by Taliban after it sees him in Emmy-winning film
The tragic story of an Afghan mine-clearer who was killed by the Taliban after being featured in an Emmy-winning film is a stark reminder of the consequences of irresponsibility in media production. The director and producer, Matthew Heineman and Caitlin McNally, were warned multiple times against showing the faces of individuals in war zones, especially those who had helped the US forces. Despite these warnings, they decided to include close-ups of mine clearers in their acclaimed film “Retrograde”.
The decision to ignore these warnings was not only reckless but also led to the torture and death of a young man who was trying to make a difference in his war-torn country.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker