Kidnap & Rescue

Kidnap & Rescue: The Roy Hallums Story is a documentary show that was produced by Mountain Film Unit and aired in the United States on The Discovery Channel. The documentary tells the story of Roy Hallums who, one day at work in Iraq, was kidnapped by Iraqi militants and held hostage. For three hundred and eleven days, Hallums was held blindfolded in an underground bunker with his captors Eventually, after an incredible effort on the parts of militaries, diplomats, police, and intelligence agents from a whole host of countries, Hallums was rescued and set free. Aside from its gripping subject matter, The Roy Hallums Story is noteworthy because it is one of the first every in-depth looks at the Hostage Working Group, a secret world organization that deals in international hostage and kidnapping situations. Kidnap & Rescue: The Roy Hallums Story was written and directed by Tim Conrad and features narration by British actor Sean Pertwee. MORE