9/11: Life Under Attack

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9/11: Life Under Attack

2021

1h 17m

7.6(18 votes)

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A unique and compelling account of the day that changed the modern world, captured by ordinary people who chose to pick up their cameras and film that fateful day.

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4 featured cast members

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George W. Bush

Self (archive Footage)

Louie Cacchioli

Self (archive Footage)

Rudolph Giuliani

Self (archive Footage)

Jonas Mekas

Self

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Directed by: Karen Edwards
Produced by: Nigel Levy
Harry Pick

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