Review of Afghan Star (2008) by Sam S — 31 Jul 2011

Afghan version of American Idol. A female contestant risks her life to express the human spirit through dance.

This review of Afghan Star (2008) was written by Sam S on 31 Jul 2011.

Afghan Star has generally received positive reviews.

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By Thomas J (458) on 10 Aug 2010

Interesting to see how a knock off of a western television show is made in a country with such strict laws regarding music, dance and even…

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Judging from this film, a pop cultural resurgence in Afghanistan seems ultimately unstoppable, even with a resurgent Taliban, if for no other…

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By Peggy T (22) on 19 Nov 2010

A great look to afghan society. Is amazing how different can be people of other cultures and religions…

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By Elgan D (601) on 10 May 2010

The first part of this documentary is quite feel good but then a spontaneous dance makes the movie take a far more dark tone…

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By Paul E (651) on 07 Apr 2010

A television show in Afghanistan untied the people and forgetting about the war in their country, Good documentary,…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 25 Nov 2014

Not the slickest or most crowd-pleasing among many recent performance-competition docus, it's nonetheless absorbing for the light it casts…

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By Timothy M (796) on 22 Oct 2010

Every American should watch this film. Better yet, anyone who knows and loves the power of music should watch it. Amazing…

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By Craig D (199) on 22 Nov 2011

Great film, eye-opening to watch how music can bring happiness and cause danger and drama for people living in traditional Islamic law-run communities…

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By Robyn N (161) on 21 Aug 2013

An enlightening and sobering documentary on Afghanistan's very own American Idol…

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