OEO Staff

Upcoming Film Explores Refugee Story

PBS Stations will air the film "Anahita - A Mother's Journey" on Thursday, May 11th, 9pm EST. The film tells the story of Anahita, a police officer in Kabul, and the mother of five, who escapes as the Taliban takes over in August 2021. This is the story of her harrowing journey out of Afghanistan and the beginning of her new life in the United States.

Want to learn more about the current state of Afghan refugees in the U.S.? The Richmond Times Dispatch recently posted this commentary with resources on where we stand today.

Additional Resources:

Interested in a career in production or documentary filmmaking? Oakwood Arts offers a internship program in a number of areas: https://oakwoodarts.org/2022-internships
Reestablish Richmond connect refugees and new immigrants to the resources needed to establish roots, build community, and become self-sufficient. https://www.reestablishrichmond.org/

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