A Liberal's Martyr
From the Blog safarnameh ** this article is available in Issue III, Solidarity Politics, of Tanqeed. I highly recommend it as an excellent source of progressive cultural and political commentary on Pakistan! —— - *Review of Shaheed: The Dream and Death of Benazir Bhutto* - *Written and performed by Anna Khaja. * - *Directed by Heather de Michele* - *Produced by Women Center Stage, The Culture Project, New York City* A sad ailment afflicts contemporary American art that aspires to a progressive portrayal of the world beyond its borders: it is frequently stricken by unexamined, clichéd, liberal populism. Bold dissent is a rare find and, *Shaheed* too, unfortunately, ails from this malady. As I sat awaiting the performance to commence, an old song played, acutely auguring its motif. *Saatpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full Post
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