Dancing boys of Afghanistan
(DVD)
Published
[New York] : PBS HomeVideo, [2010].
Format
DVD
ISBN
9781608831999, 160883199X
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Boonton Holmes Library - Adult Media
DVD 306.74 DANCI
1 available
DVD 306.74 DANCI
1 available
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Published
[New York] : PBS HomeVideo, [2010].
Language
English
ISBN
9781608831999, 160883199X
UPC
841887012027
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast on PBS as an episode of Frontline.
Creation/Production Credits
Producer, Jamie Doran ; reporter, Najibullah Quraishi.
Description
In Afghanistan today, in the midst of war and endemic poverty, an ancient tradition, banned when the Taliban were in power, has re-emerged across the country: Many hundreds of boys, often as young as ten, are being lured off the streets on the promise of a new life, many unaware that their real fate is to be used for entertainment and sex. An Afghan journalist, investigates this illegal practice, talking with the boys and their masters, and the Afghan authorities.
System Details
DVD, stereo.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Boonton Holmes Library - Adult Media | DVD 306.74 DANCI | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Afghan War, 2001-2021.
Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-2021
Child prostitution -- Afghanistan.
Children -- Afghanistan -- Social conditions.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sex-oriented businesses -- Corrupt practices -- Afghanistan.
Taliban -- History.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-2021
Child prostitution -- Afghanistan.
Children -- Afghanistan -- Social conditions.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sex-oriented businesses -- Corrupt practices -- Afghanistan.
Taliban -- History.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Doran, J., & Quraishi, N. (2010). Dancing boys of Afghanistan . PBS HomeVideo.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doran, Jamie and Najibullah. Quraishi. 2010. Dancing Boys of Afghanistan. PBS HomeVideo.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doran, Jamie and Najibullah. Quraishi. Dancing Boys of Afghanistan PBS HomeVideo, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Doran, Jamie., and Najibullah Quraishi. Dancing Boys of Afghanistan PBS HomeVideo, 2010.
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