

National Geographic : Search for the Afghan Girl
2003, English. Directed by Lawrence Cumbo.
She was one of the world's most famous faces, yet no one knew who she was. Her image appeared on the front of magazines and books, posters, lapel pins, and even rugs, but she didn't know it. Now, after searching for 17 years, National Geographic has once again found the Afghan girl with the haunting green eyes.
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- 8 March 2003
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National Geographic : Search for the Afghan Girl (2003) was directed by Lawrence Cumbo and stars Sigourney Weaver, Sharbat Gula, Steven Brian Conard.
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National Geographic : Search for the Afghan Girl is based on a true story.