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Afghan Star(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-12-03
64%
21 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
Overview:
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
Languages: English, Pushto.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Revenue: $101,543.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Aria Productions
Roast Beef Productions
Roastbeef Productions
Movie: Afghan Star
Top 4 Billed Cast
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