Afghan Star

Afghan Star (2008)

December 3rd, 20081h 27min

Documentary, Music
63%

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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