HOLLYWOODGATE

After foreign troops withdraw from Afghanistan in 2021, the filmmaker is given permission to follow and film two Taliban military men for a year as they take hold of the weapons and aircraft left behind by American troops. Through careful observation of the Taliban’s efforts to build their new military regime, an understanding slowly develops of the power dynamics of those who worship war and the pain it causes for generations. Hollywoodgate is brave, shocking, and sobering.

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ibrahim Nash’at, producer Talal Derki, producer Odessa Rae, and producer Shane Boris.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Accessibility alert for NOV 15, 8:30PM screening:
Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out to info@docnyc.net with any questions.