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First-Class Tearjerker: 'The Kite Runner'

topstopkite.jpg AMERICA HAS EMBRACED only one Afghan writer: Khald Hosseini, author of, most notably, "The Kite Runner." This wildly popular book was turned into the one and only movie America embraced about Afghanistan. Hey, if there's only room for one in our hearts, "Kite Runner" is deserving on both counts.

The story centers on the friendship between two boys pre-Soviet invasion Kabul. Their journey leads to an exploration of war, love, ethnic conflict and immigration. Meaning, you're going to weep, and weep hard.

Strathmore is screening it outside this evening — maybe you'll be able to sit far enough away from others that your sobbing will go unnoticed.

» Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda; Mon., Aug. 18, 8:30 p.m., free; 301-581-5100. (Grosvenor-Strathmore)

Photo by Phil Bray/Paramount Vantage

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COMMENTS (1)

  • I thought tonight's outdoor screening was Ghostbusters?

    Strathmore

    By Jason Yang , Posted August 18, 2008 3:43 PM
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