Afghan Star (2008)
• December 3rd, 2008 • 1h 27min
Documentary, Music
Overview
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
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