The widow of an Afghan man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against National Geographic filmmakers after her husband was tortured and killed by the Taliban due to his identity being revealed in a documentary.
Key Points
Identity of Afghan man revealed in National Geographic documentary
Tortured and killed by the Taliban as a result
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against filmmakers in Los Angeles
Pros
Seeking justice for the wrongful death of the Afghan man
Raising awareness about the dangers of exposing identities in sensitive documentaries
Cons
Possible negative impact on the reputation of National Geographic
Emotional distress for the widow and family members