Fourteen members of the New York squad died during the September 11, 2001 attacks, as documented in this short film about two brothers' actions that day.
“The True Story of Two Brothers Whose Courage Will Never Be Forgotten”
Synopsis
Fourteen members of the New York squad died during the September 11, 2001 attacks, as documented in this short film about two brothers' actions that day.
Synopsis
Joseph Vigiano, a New York City policeman, and his brother John Vigiano Jr., a fireman, faced the chaos of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. As the towers fell, both brothers rushed to the scene, embodying the courage of first responders. Directed by Bill Guttentag and Robert David Port, "Twin Towers" captures their actions and the tragic loss of 14 members of the New York squad. The film won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 75th Academy Awards.
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Why Watch
- See Joseph and John Vigiano's brave actions on 9/11.
- Find out how the Vigiano family coped with loss.
- Meet the first responders who faced danger that day.
Did You Know
- The film won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 75th Academy Awards.
- The documentary was originally a reality television pilot before the September 11 attacks.
- Joseph Vigiano and John Vigiano Jr. are brothers who served as a policeman and fireman, respectively.
- The film has a runtime of 34 minutes and was released in 2003.
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Who directed the documentary Twin Towers?
Twin Towers was directed by Bill Guttentag and Robert David Port.
What award did Twin Towers win?
Twin Towers won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 75th Academy Awards.
What is the runtime of the documentary Twin Towers?
The runtime of Twin Towers is 34 minutes.
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