Afghan Star ***3/4

'Afghan Star' is a documentary about the rise of pop culture in Afghanistan today. Apparently they have their own version of 'American Idol' called 'Afghan Star'. However, instead of fame and fortune, they get a little money and death threats.

The cause of Afghanistan is for some reason dear to me, in that I feel as an American that I have a responsibility to help them. If not for the US and USSR back in the '70s, the people of Afghanistan would have continued on their modernization route they were on with the rest of the world. However, thanks to us, they're back in the dark ages again; subjugating women and whoever else can be controlled. Sickening in our modern world.

So, yeah, I liked 'Afghan Star'! This is their first taste of democracy in many years (voting by SMS text). And if this needs to be their first step, then I am glad.



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