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And Still I Sing

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Controversial Afghan pop star and activist Aryana Sayeed mentors young hopefuls as they prepare to appear on a hit TV singing competition show, AFGHAN STAR. As the show's female contestants Zahra Elham and Sadiqa Madadgar are on the verge of their dreams becoming reality, the Taliban returns to power. Award-winning Afghan-Canadian filmmaker, Fazila Amiri, follows the three women as they navigate the difficult journey of achieving success in a land where women are not encouraged to succeed. Through their story, AND STILL I SING reminds us that for over half a century, the right of artistic expression has never been guaranteed to Afghan women and continues to be contested.

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Liam Lacey Original Cin Fazila Amiri’s documentary about three courageous women singers and an Afghan reality show strives to find a message of hope amid the bleakness. Rated: B+ Oct 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Controversial Afghan pop star and activist Aryana Sayeed mentors young hopefuls as they prepare to appear on a hit TV singing competition show, AFGHAN STAR. As the show's female contestants Zahra Elham and Sadiqa Madadgar are on the verge of their dreams becoming reality, the Taliban returns to power. Award-winning Afghan-Canadian filmmaker, Fazila Amiri, follows the three women as they navigate the difficult journey of achieving success in a land where women are not encouraged to succeed. Through their story, AND STILL I SING reminds us that for over half a century, the right of artistic expression has never been guaranteed to Afghan women and continues to be contested.
Director
Fazila Amiri
Producer
Lesley Johnson, Fazila Amiri
Screenwriter
Fazila Amiri
Distributor
OVID
Production Co
Songs She Sings in Shadows, Sorma Films
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m