In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. After thirty years of war and five devastating years of Taliban rule, pop culture is beginning to return to the country. Since 2005, millions have been tuning in to Tolo TV's wildly popular American idol-style series, Afghan star. Like its Western predecessors, people compete for a cash prize and record deal. More surprisingly, the contest is open to everyone across the country despite gender, ethnicity, or age.

Special features: interview with director Havana Marking; theatrical trailer. Videodisc release of the 2008 British documentary by Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation ; Redstart Media, Roast Beef Productions, Kaboora Productions.