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Kabul 24

2009 · 89 min

A sober, faith-driven documentary that immerses you in the claustrophobia and fear of captivity while highlighting resilience and spiritual endurance.

Directed by
Ben Pearson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jim Caviezel
Tagline
In August of 2001, eight western aid workers were taken hostage by the Taliban...You prayed to God for their release. Now you will know the miracle of their deliverance.
Overview
In the summer of 2001 the Taliban strategically captured 24 Shelter Now International Aid hostages that captured the attention of the world for more than three months. With representatives from the United States, Australia, Germany and Afghanistan, the Taliban set out to create an insurance policy against the pending attacks of September 11th. What transpired through their story was an overwhelming journey of faith, grace and endurance. Based on the true story as told by the captives, Kabul 24 captures the gantlet of their 105 days in captivity and the cruel treatment of the Muslim co-workers at the hands of the Taliban who accused them of converting to Christianity. Revisit their journey from the grueling interrogation to their sham "trial" before the Taliban Supreme Court, to the dangers endured during the bombing of Kabul and a crushing sense that the world had abandoned them.

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Directed by
Ben Pearson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jim Caviezel
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  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
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measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • survival
  • isolation
  • justice
  • freedom
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • documentary
Content intensity
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  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Action2
Horror2
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Ben Pearson
Written by
Henry O. Arnold
Starring
Jim Caviezel
Runtime
89 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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