Escape from Kabul

Unfolding over 18 monumental days in August 2021, this deeply immersive and emotional documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage from those on the ground at the airport with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes material to chronicle the frantic final chapter of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The film drops viewers into the maelstrom of Kabul’s airport — scenes of overcrowded runways, desperate families, and tense confrontations — while tracing the urgent efforts of Afghans, aid workers, and foreign personnel trying to carry people to safety.

By interweaving raw, handheld footage with personal testimony and broader contextual reporting, the film captures moments of terror, compassion, and moral ambiguity, offering an intimate portrait of resilience amid collapse. Rather than simply narrating events, it foregrounds human faces and voices, making the chaos and heartbreak of those 18 days feel immediate, personal, and unforgettable.