In 2021, after 20 years of war in Afghanistan, women were in a precarious position with the withdrawal of foreign troops and the rise to power of the Taliban. A powerful thriller, The Sharp Edge of Peace follows four courageous women on the Afghan government's negotiating team as they risk their lives to navigate towards peace with a group of men historically committed to denying their most basic human rights. The team's intelligence, resilience, and bravery are a powerful representation of women globally who continue to fight for peace and equality. The world is watching, and they plan to deliver, no matter the cost.
Leslie Thomas is a feature narrative and documentary film producer/director, Emmy-award winning art director, multi-media artist, and architect. She co-founded MIRA Studios, which creates film and multi-media works on human and women's rights as well as mentoring emerging filmmakers in under-resources countries.