S1·E522 Salman Rushdie and the Ground beneath His Feet
Synopsis
In Salman Rushdie 's new novel The Ground beneath Her Feet. singer Vina Aspara is caught up in an earthquake on Valentine's Day 1989, and never seen again. On that day Rushdie's own life was in unheaval as Ayatollah Khomeini pronounced the fatwa upon him. Rushdie talks to Francine Stock about the novel. There is also an interview with U2 singer Bono, who has based a song around lyrics from the book, and performs it with guitarist the Edge.
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When did Season 1 Episode 522 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 522 ('Salman Rushdie and the Ground beneath His Feet') originally aired on April 22, 1999.
How long is Season 1 Episode 522 ('Salman Rushdie and the Ground beneath His Feet')?
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What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 522?
In Salman Rushdie 's new novel The Ground beneath Her Feet. singer Vina Aspara is caught up in an earthquake on Valentine's Day 1989, and never seen again. On that day Rushdie's own life was in unheaval as Ayatollah Khomeini pronounced the fatwa upon him. Rushdie talks to Francine Stock about the no...
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