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5 Must-See Documentaries About 9/11

Autumn Hawkins September 10th, 2021
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: The Tribute In Light shines into the sky from Lower Manhattan during a test on September 07, 2021 in New York City. Honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack that killed almost 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, the Tribute in Light is a commemorative public art installation that was first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year since on the anniversary. New York City is preparing to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, take a look at five documentaries that tell the tale of the heart-wrenching event of September 11, 2001. From these documentaries, you will see exclusive interviews with heroes and witnesses as well as the historical impact of this tragic event.

 

  • Inside the President's War Room

    This documentary lets you inside of the Bush administration on the day of 9/11. (Now streaming, Apple TV+)

  • One Day in America

    One Day in America is a moving six-part National Geographic series through the eyes of the witnesses, heroes, and survivors. The series is produced in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that tracks the tragic day in detail. (Now streaming, Hulu)

  • Turning Point 9/11 and the War on Terror

    Turning Point 9/11 and the War on Terror is a six-part documentary directed by Brian Knappenberger that covers Al Queda’s roots in the 1980s to America’s response at home and abroad. (Now streaming, Netflix)

  • NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½

    Spike Lee turns his documentarian eye on New York City and its experience with both 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. (Series Finale, Saturday, September 11, 10/9c, HBO)

    NYC Epicenters: 9/11 → 2021 ½ (2021) | Official Trailer | HBO

    The greatest city in the world.From Academy Award-winner Spike Lee, #NYCEpicenters captures the city's history and evolution in the 20 years since 9/11 with ...

  • Extra Innings from 9/11: 20 Years Later

    This feature-length documentary produced by Turner Sports tells the story of how baseball aided New York and the nation in the wake of 9/11, per Mercury News. (Sept. 11, HBO Max)

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