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201194 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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The Love We Make

201194 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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More than 30 artists participated in The Concert for New York City, a benefit event organized by Paul McCartney in response to the September 11 attacks.

“A chronicle of Paul McCartney's cathartic journey through New York City in the aftermath of 9/11”

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More than 30 artists participated in The Concert for New York City, a benefit event organized by Paul McCartney in response to the September 11 attacks.

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Albert Mayslesdirector

Bradley Kaplandirector

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Paul McCartney stands in the streets of New York City, grappling with the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. The film follows his efforts to organize The Concert for New York City, a benefit event held in October 2001 to support first responders and honor victims. Through backstage footage and personal reflections, McCartney's planning process unfolds against a backdrop of collective grief and determination. The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2011, and aired on Showtime the following day, marking the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

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See Paul McCartney's response to 9/11 in New York City.
Follow the planning of The Concert for New York City.
Meet artists like Jay-Z and Eric Clapton backstage.

Did You Know

Paul McCartney was at JFK Airport when the September 11 attacks occurred.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2011.
The Concert for New York City took place in October 2001.
The home video release was on December 6, 2011, by Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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Paul McCartney fans9/11 history enthusiastsConcert documentary lovers

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What event does The Love We Make document?

It documents Paul McCartney's experiences in New York City after the September 11 attacks of 2001.

When did The Love We Make premiere?

It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2011.

What is the significance of the film's title?

The title comes from a line in The Beatles' song 'The End'.

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Toronto International Film Festival

2011 • Official selection

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