Summary: Against a backdrop of war and poverty, Out of the Ashes, traces the extraordinary journey of a team of young, Afghan men, as they chase a seemingly impossible dream, shedding new light on a nation beyond that of burqas, bombs, drugs and devastation. This feature-length documentary follows the Afghan cricket team in their quest against the odds to qualify for the 2011 World Cup. Backed by BBC Storyville and Oscar-winning director,and cricket fan, Sam Mendes. (Tim Albone)

Genre: Documentary

Country: UK

Directed By: Tim Albone, Lucy Martens, Leslie Knott

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