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6.9/ 10(92 ratings)• TMDB

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9/11: Inside the President's War Room

202189 minPG-13documentary

6.9/ 10(92 ratings)• TMDB

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President George W. Bush and his advisors, including Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice, respond to the September 11 attacks while aboard Air Force One.

“See the crisis unfold through the eyes of the president and his closest advisors.”

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Adam Wishart

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President George W. Bush and his advisors, including Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice, respond to the September 11 attacks while aboard Air Force One.

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President George W. Bush sits in a secure location aboard Air Force One as the September 11 attacks unfold in 2001. The documentary captures the immediate reactions and decisions made by Bush and his closest advisors, including Vice President Dick Cheney and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. Through interviews and archival footage, the film details the chaos and urgency of that day, revealing the strategies employed to respond to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Released to mark the 20th anniversary of the events, it features testimonies from key figures involved in the crisis.

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Meet President George W. Bush and his advisors during 9/11.
See firsthand accounts from key figures like Dick Cheney.
Find out how decisions were made on Air Force One.

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The documentary features interviews with 12 key officials, including George W. Bush.
It was released in 2021 to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
The film has a runtime of 89 minutes.
James Jackson of The Times rated it four out of five stars.

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U.S. presidential historySeptember 11 eventsGovernment decision-making

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Who directed the documentary 9/11: Inside the President's War Room?

Adam Wishart directed the documentary.

What is the runtime of 9/11: Inside the President's War Room?

The runtime of the documentary is 89 minutes.

Which platforms released 9/11: Inside the President's War Room?

The documentary was released by Apple TV+ and BBC One.

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