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Title:
Afghan star [DVD]
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[DVD] / the Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation in association with Channel 4 ; Redstart Media, Roast Beef Productions, Kaboora Productions ; produced & directed by Havana Marking.
Uniform Title:
Afghan star (Motion picture)
Edition:
Widescreen.
Publication Information:
[New York., N.Y.] : Zeitgeist Films, [2010]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Not rated.
Zeitgeist: Z1124.
Special features: interview with director Havana Marking; theatrical trailer.
Videodisc release of the 2008 British documentary.
English, Dari and Pashto dialogue with English subtitles.
Videodisc release of the 2008 British documentary by Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation ; Redstart Media, Roast Beef Productions, Kaboora Productions.
Abstract:
In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. After thirty years of war and five devastating years of Taliban rule, pop culture is beginning to return to the country. Since 2005, millions have been tuning in to Tolo TV's wildly popular American idol-style series, Afghan star. Like its Western predecessors, people compete for a cash prize and record deal. More surprisingly, the contest is open to everyone across the country despite gender, ethnicity, or age.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
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Credits:
Camera and sound, Phil Stebbing ; editor, Ash Jenkins ; original music score, Simon Russell.
Technical Details:
DVD; stereo; Region 1, NTSC ; 16:9 anamorphic transfer, enhanced for widescreen TVs (1.78:1 aspect ratio)
Language:
In English, Dari and Pashto with optional English subtitles.