9/11 Phone Calls from the Towers (2009)
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 1H 13M
Director : James Kent
Synopsis
Trapped in The Twin Towers on September 11th, thousands of ordinary people struggled to make contact with the outside world. Many knew that time was ticking away. These recorded messages and private calls are the most powerful legacy to the families left behind. Often full of love and dignity they depict humanity at its best and most resourceful in the face of evil.
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