Frontline S2019E19: For Sama
- Aired: 2019-11-19
- Time: 22:00:00
- Runtime: 90 minutes
Overview
For Sama tells the story of one woman's journey through love, marriage, motherhood, war, and survival during the Syrian conflict. Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, the documentary chronicles the experiences of Syrian filmmaker al-Kateab — who, starting at 26, began filming her life in the rebel-held city of Aleppo over five years. The award-winning film unfolds as a love letter from a mother to her daughter — Sama.