581 GOD’S OPEN HAND is a feature length documentary produced by Ghost Studios, charting the course of fledgling democracy in Afghanistan. The film's focus is Afghanistan's historic first presidential election as seen through the eyes of the Afghan people, as well as the major presidential candidates and western observers. The film begins in the weeks leading up to election day as tensions mount from threats of Taliban and Al Qaeda attacks, rumors of backroom deals, American influence and voter intimidation from candidates and insurgents. Culminating in an election day riddled with problems, this film presents the viewer with an open and balanced look at Afghanistan's troubled first attempt at democracy. "Tickets Available through TICKETWEB":http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=661932 !http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i100/shinjikuwayama/image001.jpg! 2006-05-05T00:00:00Z 30 2006-05-01T11:53:06Z 0 2008-03-12T12:54:31Z true 5432 false 207 2006-05-05T12:50:08Z Chicago true false world-premiere-screening---god-s-open-hand-20060501 1 2008-03-12T12:54:31Z 11