My War
Hundreds of Western volunteers have joined Kurdish armies in Syria and Iraq in their efforts to fight the Islamic State. What drives some Canadians to put their lives on the line?
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Genre: Documentary, War
Director: Julien Frechette
Actors: Hanna Bohman, Rebaz, Thierry, Wali, William Savage
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