Taliban Chess Ban

The Taliban has officially banned the game of chess in Afghanistan — calling it a form of gambling. This short cinematic piece tells the story of two men, one risky move, and the unexpected cost a family pays. Based on true headlines.

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Name: Taliban Chess Ban
Uploaded: 2025-05-12T20:09:54.524Z
Duration: 30 s
Description: The Taliban has officially banned the game of chess in Afghanistan — calling it a form of gambling. This short cinematic piece tells the story of two men, one risky move, and the unexpected cost a family pays. Based on true headlines.

Reported by Alecia Venkataraman, Jesse Jines

Published: May 12, 2025, 4:09 PM EDT
Updated: Dec 8, 2025, 2:53 PM EST
Duration: 30 sec
Views: 83

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Alecia VenkataramanCreative Director / Producer & Writer/staff/aleciavenk
Jesse JinesVideo Editor/staff/jesse-jines
Rachel CapuanoPublisher / Studio Character /staff/rachel-capuano