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The Homestretch | Mar 22, 2013 | 7:09

Families and conflict

A new play in Calgary shows what war does to the families of soldiers. "Dust" is part of ATP's Enbridge playRites Festival. It takes us from Petawawa to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and along the way we meet families from both sides of the conflict.

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