Review of Afghan Star (2008) by Stig S — 29 Oct 2009

A documentary that tells us that everything is not bad in Afghanistan. Pop idol on TV is democracy in pracsis.

This review of Afghan Star (2008) was written by Stig S on 29 Oct 2009.

Afghan Star has generally received positive reviews.

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