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HBO documentary 'Simple As Water' looks at the Syrian conflict through its impact on families

Published January 19, 2022 at 11:20 AM CST
Yasmin with her daughter Faten in "'Simple As Water." (HBO)
Yasmin with her daughter Faten in "'Simple As Water." (HBO)

The HBO documentary “Simple As Water” looks at four Syrian families who have been displaced and separated by the civil war. The film is on the shortlist for an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with filmmaker Megan Mylan.

Watch on YouTube.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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