Documentary

'The Cave' reveals the unseen horrors - and heroes - of Syria war

Oscar-nominated doccie about a secret underground hospital is part of National Geographic's programming titled 'Women of Impact'

08 March 2020 - 00:00 By claire keeton

She's an unlikely war hero - in a white coat and black scarf with a calming voice. But Dr Amani Ballour and her team saved hundreds, if not thousands, of children's and adults' lives in an underground hospital in a cave during Syria's vicious and ongoing war...

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