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Afghan Star Series: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival [2009] Director: Havana Marking, Country: United Kingdom, Release: 2008, Runtime: 87 In English and Dari and Pashtun with English subtitles Pop culture has returned to Afghanistan. Over two thousand people are auditioning for Afghan Pop Idol. Three women have even come forward to try their luck, but in this troubled country, music can be dangerous. Many of those taking part are literally risking their lives. Meet Rafi, Lima, Hammeed, and the controversial Setara, who wears the latest fashions and Bollywood make-up, in this multiple award-winner from the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Afghan Star will premiere in New York City at Cinema Village on June 26, with a national rollout to follow. A Zeitgeist Films release (www.zeitgeistfilms.com/afghanstar/). A reception will follow the screening on Sunday, June 21. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Saad Mohseni thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Newt Gingrich Unedited Interview

Buy Tickets Sat June 20: 9* **Intro/Q&A with filmmaker, Jahid Mohseni (co-creator of Afghan Idol) and Rachel Reid (HRW Asia Researcher) Sun June 21: 4:30** **screening followed by reception: Intro/Q&A with filmmaker, Jahid Mohseni (co-creator of Afghan Idol) and Rachel Reid (HRW Asia Researcher)