And now, Afghan Star….
Way back in 2002 when American Idol first hit the air and instantly became the biggest thing ever, aspiring star-makers around the world simultaneously screamed “AHA! Let’s make a billion dollars by having a pop sing-off here!” Hence the birth of Afghan Star — American Idol with a traditional Afghani twist. In the documentary, “Afghan Star” we meet a country thatwas celebrating its freedom after years of Taliban bans on music. For some contestants, especially for a woman who performs without her hijab in Afghanistan, it was a rocky road.
