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Afghanistan footage scoops award

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A film capturing the daily physical and emotional struggle of American soldiers in Afghanistan has won the Rory Peck Award for features.

British journalist Tim Hetherington was on the frontline with soldiers when they came under attack by the Taleban. The attack resulted in the death of three soldiers.

Paul Adams reports.

Pictures Courtesy Nightline ABC Television

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