Escape from Kabul is a documentary film that explores the chaos and desperation that ensued at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, during the final days of the U.S. military's evacuation in August 2021. The film uses a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and exclusive interviews with people who were on the ground during the evacuation, including Afghan citizens trying to flee the country, U.S. Marines tasked with managing the evacuation, and Taliban commanders and fighters who had recently taken control of the city.
The film captures the intensity and confusion of the evacuation, as thousands of people scrambled to get on flights out of Afghanistan amid fears of Taliban reprisals. The documentary explores the role of the U.S. military and other Western powers in Afghanistan, and the complex political and cultural challenges they faced in the country.
Escape from Kabul also highlights the human stories of those caught up in the chaos, from the heroic efforts of U.S. soldiers and Afghan allies to the heart-wrenching struggles of families separated by the evacuation. The film offers a poignant and powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the ongoing struggle for freedom and safety in Afghanistan.