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9/11: Life Under Attack
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9/11: Life Under Attack

2021-09-03 · 77 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary · History

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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Directors
Karen Edwards
Production companies
Brook Lapping Productions, France Télévisions, History, VPRO
Countries
France, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Status
Released

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George W. BushGeorge W. BushSelf (archive Footage)
Louie CacchioliSelf (archive Footage)
Rudolph GiulianiRudolph GiulianiSelf (archive Footage)
Jonas MekasJonas MekasSelf

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