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Taliban Takeover

202154mMovieDocumentary

The Taliban take over Afghanistan, and the threat of ISIS and Al Qaeda intensifies. On the ground, reporter Najibullah Quraishi (Leaving Afghanistan, Taliban Country) investigates uncertainty and fear among the Afghan people and revisits the lead-up to the U.S. defeat and the Taliban’s return.

DirectorsMichael Kirk·Richard D. Young
WritersMike Wiser·Marcela Gaviria
ProducersDavid Fanning·Raney Aronson-Rath

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Kirk

WLWill Lyman
Will Lyman
Narrator
NQ
Najibullah Quraishi

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Taliban Takeover is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Taliban Takeover on Netflix?

No, Taliban Takeover is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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Taliban Takeover is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.