When the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban took control of Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021, it stripped women of their right even to go outside without a chaperone. So when a woman surreptitiously taping herself says “the situation is dire” in the Bread & Roses documentary trailer, which Apple TV+ dropped Thursday, it seems like an understatement. A heavily armed force stripped even their most basic rights.

The Apple Original Films documentary film, which follows three women fighting to reclaim their lives, premieres November 22 on Apple TV+. Watch the trailer below.

Gripping Bread and Roses documentary trailer follows Afghan women’s fight for rights under Taliban rule

The trailer for Bread & Roses follows a group of Kabul women in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power. They lead a revolutionary fight for their rights — and their lives, Apple said. The Apple Original Films documentary comes from producers Malala Yousafzai, a noted Pakistani female education activist, and American actor Jennifer Lawrence.

The documentary follows three women in Kabul fighting for their rights (and their lives).Photo: Apple

Here’s what Apple TV+ said about the film:

Bread & Roses, directed by Sahra Mani and produced by Lawrence and Yousafzai, captures the spirit of Afghan women in their relentless quest for autonomy. A moving portrayal of strength amid struggle, this acclaimed Cannes Film Festival documentary shines a light on their resilience.
Watch the trailer for Apple Original Films documentary Bread and Roses:
Watch documentaries on Apple TV+

Bread & Roses debuts on Apple TV+ November 22. In the meantime, you can watch plenty of other documentary films and series there. The service is available by subscription for $9.99 with a seven-day free trial. You can also get it via any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.

After launching in November 2019, “Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 515 wins and 2,308 award nominations and counting,” the service said.

In addition to award-winning movies and TV shows (including breakout soccer comedy Ted Lasso), Apple TV+ offers a variety of documentaries, dramas, comedies, kids shows and more.

Sources: Apple YouTube channel and Apple TV+