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Afghan Star is a 2009 music documentary film directed by Havana Marking and released by Zeitgeist Films. Set after thirty years of war and Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the documentary follows four young contestants—including Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada, and Lema Sahar—competing in a pop idol-style television series where millions vote by mobile phone. With a 100% Tomatometer score and a 1 hour 32 minute runtime, it chronicles the cultural and democratic impact of singing competitions.

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Documentary film enthusiasts, World music and cultural history followers, Watching feature documentaries on political and cultural resilience and Exploring modern Afghan history and music competitions

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The Star Wars Retro Collection Star Wars: The Acolyte Figure Multipack is a 3.75-inch scale action figure set inspired by the Disney+ live-action series. Calling back to original 1970s and 1980s Kenner designs with five points of articulation and weathered cardbacks, the set includes six figures: Mother Aniseya, Jedi Knight Yord Fandar, Mae (Assassin), Jedi Master Sol, Osha Aniseya, and Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon, along with seven series-inspired accessories.

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Star Wars collectors, Fans ages 4 and up, Action figure collecting and Vintage-style display

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Afghan Star is a 2009 documentary directed by Havana Marking following the cultural phenomenon of an Afghan Pop Idol singing competition after thirty years of war and Taliban rule. With a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes and an IMDb rating of 7.2, the film showcases contestants including Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada, and Lima Sahar as they risk their lives to sing.

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documentary fans, world cinema viewers, watching cultural documentaries and learning about contemporary Afghan society and music