Afghan Star

Having only seen a portion, I am already very interested by the subjects and conflicts of the documentary; the film encompasses two subjects in which I hold a very strong interest.  Global political activity has always been of interest to me and, as a music education major, watching others be influenced and helped through musical experiences is both enjoyable and reassuring. The way that both the audience and the performers involved in the talent competition discussed how music has influenced their lives made it clear that, regardless of socioeconomic or political differences, music plays an important role in the lives of everyone.  There was a quote given by a young boy near the beginning of the documentary stating "Without music, there is nothing".  While simple and naive at first, this quote mirrors my own feelings about music's importance, and made me realize that people a world away whos culture is so different than ours still hold the same outlook on music, expression, and personal freedoms. I look forward to finishing the movie and am inclined to learn more about the subject.