Revolutionary TV - Afghanistan

Aug 2005
One controversial TV show is doing what's never before been done in Afghanistan -- discussing taboo subjects like paedophilia.

A heady mix of investigative journalism and entertainment has made Tolo TV a revolutionary force in today's Afghanistan. "Our country needs programmes like this," reasons host Masoud Keram. "It's about facilitating social change." While Tolo has won plaudits for its news coverage, it is music programmes presented by women that have been the most controversial. "It's deviating from morality, Afghan values, Islamic principles." laments Afghan's chief justice. "Other cultures are prevailing over us." The influence of Tolo TV ensures that alternative viewpoints are heard. As owner Saaf Mohseni states: "The presenters are breaking down barriers. They're changing this country more than anyone else."

Produced by SBS/Dateline
Distributed by Journeyman Pictures

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[int3rstellar]

Can't believe the fucking public still go on about their "This is our culture" bullshit to justify the asassination of an innocent young woman

There will never be peace in the world as long as there's organized religion

[saghapoo]

shame on all afghans to kill there good TV presnter

[4x4PROX]

@int3rstellar She was killed due to her personal relationships, things were much better in 2005.

[afghanconvo]

To learn more about what's going on in Afghanistan, read the book Afghan Hearts & Minds by Shafie Ayar.

[TheAlivstyson]

@saghapoo there is no evidence of murder stupid they said she may of committed suicide or something else

[TheAlivstyson]

whyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyyyyy whyyyy why!!!! why everyone kill everything good in this country whyyy

[shcnoozlebop]

there is culture, then there is violent religion. it seems that afghanistan's problem is just they have designed their culture too tightly around religion, so it's hard to let go out of fear of either the country losing it's cultural identity or the people losing god.

[bekhar17]

shame on you afghan poeple

you are not hunma shame

[MillyVanillification]

I like the Afghan people. As long as they are in Afghanistan. I like the Germans, when they are in Germany. But I don't want an Afghan or German neighbor. Why? Because I prefer to live with my people. Just like the Afghani and the Germans do.