Films will be shown in McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall, at 5:30 and 8:00 p.m., with musicians performing before the films.
All showings are free. Films will be in their original language, with English subtitles.
Date
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Country
Afghanistan
Language
Pashtu
Description
“After thirty years of war and Taliban rule, Afghan Pop Idol is taking the nation by storm. But this is more than just a TV show. Millions are watching the TV series Afghan Star and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone. For many, this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation’s favorite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation? In Afghanistan, you risk your life to sing.”
—Afghan Star site
Musical Guest
Super Tubes Euphonium Quartet
