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Trailer | The Interpreters

Afghan and Iraqi interpreters risked their lives aiding US troops. Were they left behind?

Aired 11/11/2019

Independent Lens

Trailer | The Interpreters

Preview: Season 21 Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Afghan and Iraqi interpreters risked their lives aiding US troops. Were they left behind?

The Interpreters is a poignant but tense portrayal of a very human and high-stakes side of war's aftermath, the story of how Afghan and Iraqi interpreters risked their lives aiding American troops--but then became the people we left behind.

Aired 11/11/2019

"You Will Call Me Phillip Morris" | The Interpreters

Video has Closed Captions

How did a gruff American sergeant and an affable Iraqi interpreter become friends? (2m 38s)

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