Why Slackistan and Harry Potter are not in the cinemas- http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/2871/why-slackistan-and-harry-potter-are-not-in-the-cinemas/
A very good point raised! My concern is more with why Slackistan hasn't been up in local cinemas yet.Its a movie that marks a change in Pakistani cinema and yet most of the population is deprived of it. Yes I agree it serves a different niche, but at least let that sect of Pakistan watch it.In order for our youth to progress and actually improve something around here, we need to be supportive of their efforts. It is even more disappointing that we see news regarding Indian movies and actors flashing in our 9 o clock news bulletin, but we don't see our media promoting our own movies. We only see gossip of Indian actors and Bollywood films, what does that show of our media if all we wanna talk about is foreign and not give our own even a chance.
Though I haven't seen Slackistan myself, but the trailer has caught my eye. It is filmed in Islamabad and it gives an insight to the youth culture that prevails in all over Pakistan, even if it exists in a minority. The film has screened in Abu Dhabi and London and many other places around the globe and has caught attention because of the new image that it has brought to the world regarding Pakistan. Thats great because all over the world, we are seen as terrorists and its about time, the world realizes there is more to Pakistan. A film that can change the image of Pakistan should be supported by our media and PEMRA. This lack of support is really demotivating to future independent film makers.

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