9/11-Filmmakers Commemorative Edition (2002)

Product Summary Publisher: Paramount Format: DVD UPC: 00097368757943 Buy.com Sku: 40171732 Item#: V3DLSR Buy.com Sales Rank: 25077 Category Keywords: 9/11  Brothers  Disaster  Documentary  Filmmakers  Historic Events  History  New York City  Recommended  Terrorism  Terrorists  Theatrical Release  Tragedy  Rating: NR     Features: DVD, Widescreen, English, Dolby, Digital Audio   On the morning of September 11, 2001, brothers Jules and Gedeon Naudet were working on a documentary about a rookie New York City Firefighter. Hearing a roar in the sky, Jules turned his camera upward - just in time to film the only existing image of the first plane crashing into the World Trade Center. In a fateful instant, Jules and Gedeon became eyewitnesses to the most shocking and defining moment of our time. With cameras rolling, the Naudets followed NYC firefighters into the heart of what would be known as Ground Zero. What emerged is an unforgettably powerful vision document and a stirring tribute to real life heroes who, in their city's darkest hour, rose to extraordinary acts of courage and compassion.   Editor's Note French filmmaking brothers Jules and Gedeon Naudet came to New York in the fall of 2001 to make a documentary about a rookie fireman from Manhattan's Engine 7, Ladder 1 company. On the morning of September 11, while the production was still in the early stages of filming, the project become something that no one could ever have expected: the Naudet brothers accompanying firefighters to the World Trade Center and capturing on film their valiant efforts to get survivors to safety. Originally broadcast on CBS television, 9/11 is a heartfelt, often shocking--but never exploitative--portrayal of the horrific events of that historic and tragic day. A portion of the proceeds from the video will benefit the Uniformed Firefighters' Association Scholarship Fund.   Features Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Additional Release Material: Bonus Interviews Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access   Technical Info Release Information Studio: Paramount Release Date: 12/26/2006 Running Time: 129 minutes Original Release Date: 2002 Catalog ID: 875794 UPC: 00097368757943 Number of Discs: 1 Audio & Video Original Language: English Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English Video: Color   Cast & Crew James Hanlon - Director Gedeon Naudet - Director Jules Naudet - Director    Product Image

Because the film makers were coincidentally filming a fire dept crew within blocks of the WTC on 9/11, this is one of the most gripping films taken that day that I have seen. It is well worth watching and keeping.
 
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One quickly slides into the perspective of the firefighters from this NYC firestation on September 11th. The cinematography is the best first hand view I have seen on 9-11, it is absolutely chilling and extremely powerful. I sat in awe and began to feel as if I was actually there in NYC on 9-11. This is an amazing documentary and gives a very unique perspective of the days' events. It is my guess that this will become a standard text (film) used in teaching the history of 9-11.
 
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