Beneath the Veil

8.5/10 · 92 votesJun 26, 2001

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 15•+1.0 vs season avg

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British journalist Saira Shah travels to Afghanistan with a camera crew to document the realities of life under the Taliban. Filmed just months prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the footage reveals the chilling brutality of a fledgling government made up of

Directed byCassian Harrison

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Episode Summary

"Beneath the Veil" is episode 5 of Dispatches season 15. It scored 8.5/10 from 92 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Cassian Harrison, it aired on June 26, 2001.

Next: E6 · Outbreak: The True Story of Foot and Mouth Best of Season 15