The Atlanta Film Festival and A Cappella Books present an evening with Ed Helms in conversation with Virginia Prescott – SNAFU
A Cappella Books and the Atlanta Film Festival are thrilled to welcome actor, comedian, and writer Ed Helms to the historic Tara Theatre for a hilarious and history-packed evening in celebration of his new book, “SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.”
Join us as Helms, host of the hit podcast “SNAFU”, shares outrageously absurd and often jaw-dropping tales from the past, shining a comedic light on the most epically botched moments in American history. From Cold War catastrophes to CIA cat training missions, Helms brings his signature wit and sharp insight to a guided tour through decades of chaos.
Helms will appear in conversation with Virginia Prescott, President of School of Humans Audio and former host of GPB's "On Second Thought."
Ticket Information:
• $65 VIP Experience: Includes entry to the author talk, an aftershow photo opportunity with Ed Helms, a personalized signed copy of “SNAFU.” (Please note: Ed Helms will not be signing memorabilia or personal items. Only copies of "SNAFU" provided at the event will be signed.)
• $35 Admission: Includes entry to the author talk and a presigned copy of “SNAFU.”
About the Book
Spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s, “SNAFU” dives deep into some of America’s most entertaining historical misfires. With stories like planting nukes on the moon and training cats to be CIA spies, Helms unpacks the decision-making (or lack thereof) behind these misadventures. Filled with sharp humor, “SNAFU” is a wild ride through time that not only entertains but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.
About the Author
Ed Helms is an actor, writer, and comedian best known for his roles in The Office, The Hangover trilogy, and Rutherford Falls. A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Helms is a SAG Award winner and host of the award-winning podcast “SNAFU”, now in its second season.
About the Conversation Partner
Before being named President of School of Humans audio division, Virginia Prescott hosted GPB's "On Second Thought" from 2018-2021. In 2024, the School of Humans podcast "Unreformed" was nominated for a Peabody Award. was Prescott has gathered an impressive collection of tote bags and awards over decades in public media. She earned her audio chops as producer and director for NPR’s "On Point" and "Here and Now" and on the Peabody Award-winning team behind "Jazz from Lincoln Center with Ed Bradley." She’s worked at stations from New Orleans to New York, in conflict zones from the Balkans to Sierra Leone and was awarded a Loeb Fellowship from Harvard.
About Atlanta Film Festival
The Atlanta Film Festival is an Academy Award-qualifying festival and the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. As one of the largest and longest-running festivals in the country, ATLFF welcomes an audience of over 28,000 annually to discover hundreds of new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world. It is also the most distinguished event in its class, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing, Sunday Paper, 10Best, and Atlanta Magazine. The 2025 Atlanta Film Festival will take place from April 24 - May 4 and is presented by Rendezvous. www.AtlantaFilmFestival.com
