7:30p "Return to Kandahar" @ Magnolia April 25, 2007

Afghan Canadian journalist Nelofer Pazira returns to her homeland in search of a childhood friend Dyana only to find a broken land smashed by war with the Russians, years of anarchy under the "Northern Alliance', the Taliban and now by America's "war on terror". Nelofer then travels to Mazar-e-Sharif where Dyana and family are reported to have moved. In a strange city, which Nelofer remembers from childhood spring holidays, she hopes to find her friend among thousands of misplaced families. Nelofer discovers an Afghanistan where local anarchy, 'warlordism', and occupation by foreign military forces in their "war on terror" shatter hopes for peace and stability.

This new Afghanistan is a violated land, where a thousand Dyanas are lost in rubble, dust and memory. In the shadow of past memories, Nelofer rediscovers her lost self.

The movie will be followed by a facilitated discussion about what America's War on Terror has meant to the people of Afghanistan.

At Magnolia Theater at West Village, 3699 McKinney, Dallas. Free Event. Suggested donation, $10. Funds will be used to support the Dallas Peace Film Festival.

For reservations and information please call The DPC at 214-823-7793

Official Website: http://www.dallaspeacecenter.org/