Give Now
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
  • Full Schedule
Watch Live

KPBS Events

GI Film Festival San Diego: 'THE END OF THE LONGEST WAR'

In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. "The End of The Longest War"
Filmmaker Sydney Sheng / GI Film Festival
In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. "The End of The Longest War"
Get Tickets
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5 PM
Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park

In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. The military airlifted 124,000 people under growing threats. Amid the chaos, a devastating suicide bombing claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and over 200 Afghans. From August 16 to September 2, Marine Cpl. Trevor Sheng witnessed the evacuation firsthand. Through his account, this documentary offers an unfiltered look at America’s final days in Afghanistan during the 2021 Kabul airlift.

Subtitled. 2024. 20 mins. World premiere. "THE END OF THE LONGEST WAR" is part of a Doc Block. Five documentary shorts reveal personal stories and experiences from training, frontlines and back home, covering World War II, the Vietnam War and the War in Afghanistan.

Contains strong language, scenes of violence, footage of a bomb explosion and graphic imagery.

Viewer discretion is advised. Open captions throughout.

RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Sydney Sheng is expected to attend.

Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!

View the full schedule of films

In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. The military airlifted 124,000 people under growing threats. "The End of The Longest War"
Directed by Sydney Sheng
/
GI Film Festival San Diego
In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. The military airlifted 124,000 people under growing threats. "The End of The Longest War"

About GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.

The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.

GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram

In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. "The End of The Longest War"
Directed by Sydney Sheng
/
GI Film Festival
In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and Kabul’s airport became the center of a frantic evacuation. "The End of The Longest War"

Event Supported By

GI Film Festival San Diego
https://gifilmfestivalsd.org/2025/

Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park

1649 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
619-238-7559
info@mopa.org

Use two fingers to move map

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.