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2002119 minPGdocumentary

8.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

7 Days in September

2002119 minPGdocumentary

8.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Footage from 27 filmmakers captures the chaos in New York City during the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

“7 Days. 27 Filmmakers. 1 Powerful Story About 9/11.”

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Steven Rosenbaum

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Footage from 27 filmmakers captures the chaos in New York City during the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Steven Rosenbaumdirector

Bruce Kennedywriter

Jennifer Spellcast

Rasheed J. Danielcast

Bruce Kennedycast

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New York City streets filled with smoke and debris on September 11, 2001, serve as the backdrop for this documentary. Footage from 27 filmmakers, including professionals and ordinary citizens, captures the chaos following the terrorist attacks. Rescue workers from the New York Fire Department and the New York Police Department rush to save lives amid the devastation. The film presents a raw account of the city's response to the attacks and the impact on its community over the following week.

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