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National Geographic: In Search of The Afghan Girl

In 1985, the haunting picture of an Afghan refugee girl with startling sea-green eyes graced the cover of National Geographic Magazine. Now, the Search is on to find the nameless women whose youthful image became a global symbol of wartime dignity, resilience, and survival. Journey to the Afghan-Pakistan border with the photographer who took this world-famous picture as he attempts to track down his anonymous subject. Follow clues and rumors through the twisting byways of a teeming refugee camp on a mission to solve this 17-year-old mystery. Witness FBI investigators applying cutting-edge eye-scanning and face-recognition technology to crack the ultimate 'missing person' case. Follow the amazing story of how the National Geographic Explorer team has searched for the mystery girl with the green eyes - In Search of The Afghan Girl.

Year: 2002
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Political Docos
Country: USA
Director: Lawrence Cumbo
Duration: 60 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)

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