Over a trillion dollars in international aid has flowed into Afghanistan since 2002, yet youth still face significant challenges in expressing their identity through music.
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Over a trillion dollars in international aid has flowed into Afghanistan since 2002, yet youth still face significant challenges in expressing their identity through music.
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Synopsis
Travis Beard, an Australian filmmaker, spent nearly a decade in Afghanistan to document the rise of heavy metal music in Kabul. The film features District Unknown, a band formed in 2009 that performed in disguise due to threats from the Taliban. It captures the musicians' struggles for identity and freedom of expression in a country that has received over a trillion dollars in aid since 2002. RocKabul premiered at the 2018 Rotterdam International Film Festival and has been shown at over 40 festivals worldwide.
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Why Watch
- Meet District Unknown, a Kabul-based psychedelic metal band.
- See the impact of music on youth identity in Afghanistan.
- Follow the journey of Afghan musicians facing real threats.
Did You Know
- RocKabul premiered at the 2018 Rotterdam International Film Festival.
- The film has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 as of January 2020.
- District Unknown originally performed in disguises due to Taliban threats.
- The film was funded by the US State Dept and Screen Australia.
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Who directed RocKabul?
RocKabul was directed by Australian filmmaker Travis Beard.
What is the overall rating of RocKabul on IMDb?
As of 17 January 2020, RocKabul has an overall rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb.
Which band featured in RocKabul relocated to the United States and United Kingdom?
Members of the band District Unknown relocated to the United States and United Kingdom after the events of the film.
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