Immediately after the US pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, which is claimed to be a former CIA base in Kabul.
Hollywoodgate is of 1 hour(s) and 30 minute(s). It is Produced By: RaeFilm Studios, Cottage M, Jouzour Film, Rolling Narratives. It was released on 2024-08-16.
Genres: Documentary
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