The Short List of Things to Do
A guide to what you should see and what you should skip — and what you won't be able to avoid
Afghan Star
Documentarian Havana Marking follows four finalists — including a woman threatened by the Taliban — in Afghanistan's version of American Idol. For many Afghans, texted votes are a first taste of democracy. A touching portrait of a country in need of levity. Plus: Afghan Seacrest.
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