Book Parties and Festivals
2009 Southern Festival of Books: Henry Arnold and Ben Pearson, "Kabul 24: The Story of a Taliban Kidnapping and Unwavering Faith in the Face of True Terror"
Henry Arnold; Ben Pearson
About the Program
Henry Arnold and Ben Pearson talk about the capture and detention of 24 aid workers from Shelter Now International (8 Westerners and their 16 Afghan co-workers) in Afghanistan just prior to 9/11. Arnold and Pearson describe what the Western workers went through before they were released and the harsher treatment received by their Afghan counterparts. This discussion was part of the Southern Festival of Books held annually in Nashville.
About the Authors
Henry Arnold
Henry Arnold is the producer of the documentary "Kabul 24" and wrote the screenplay for "God's Ambassador" (about Billy Graham).
Ben Pearson
Ben Pearson, filmmaker and photographer, is the director of the documentary "Kabul 24" (2008).