Without Shepherds

I enjoyed it thoroughly!!! Well done!!! It gave us an insight of how the people of Pakistan never lose hope!!! We don't get to see Imran Khan's private life too much and to see him with his sons gave Pakistanis hope that his children have seen Pakistan and that they may feel that they belong to Pakistan after all. Mohammad Ali Jinnah's quotes were used, Alama Iqbal and Bulley Shah's quotes all contributed to the beauty of this documentary. I also enjoyed the truck driver's story and how it ended with his many kids reciting A B C D etc as well as the truck driver having hope for his children. The music was well provided by the singer in the movie and that brought us back towards Pakistan's authenticity as a amazingly talented country. All in all, from Vaneeza Ahmed who showed woman power and a representation of a strong woman, to a juhadist who felt sad at what he had once joined. All kinds of Pakistanis contributed to this film. Enjoyed it, and this film took us to the hope or the glimmer of hope that Pakistan truly is a land of a gold mine yet to be explored.

I had the pleasure of watching Without Shepherds in it's entirety at a screening at UCLA. The crew did a great job in selecting the different characters that were portrayed throughout the movie. It definitely gave the audience an inside perspective on Pakistanis. It shows how these people are just people, not labels which the international media would have you assume them to be. Rather, everyday normal individuals doing what they can to work through their challenges for a better life and a better Pakistan.

If I am to be picky though, the only thing I didn't understand was why the film makers didn't make an effort to show the beauty of the country. Although, this was a documentary focusing on specific characters I see a pattern in almost all films made about Pakistan or technically "in Pakistan." Time and time again film makers fail to show the more beautiful areas and communities of the country which paints a dreary image about the Pakistani environment for a viewer that hasn't visited country.

Overall, this film is definitely worth watching. I hope we get to see it on the big screen sometime soon. Until then I would encourage you to find out where you can watch it for yourself.