Review of Afghan Star (2008) by Tom G — 30 Jan 2010
Excellent documentary about how an American-Idol-style televised talent show (with votes cast by cell phone) is impacting a society tottering between fanatical (see Taliban, e.g.) and moderate Islam. As the show's producer notes at one point, for many young Afghanis, voting for Afghan Star is their first and only experience of democracy.
At the cusp of the extremist-moderate conflict are the women contestants on the show, who must fear for their lives for simply allowing their faces to be seen on TV. A convincing look at daily life in Afghanistan and at the many faces of this very complex nation.
This review of Afghan Star (2008) was written by Tom G on 30 Jan 2010.
Afghan Star has generally received positive reviews.
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