Two decades after the tragedy, this documentary offers stories of hope,
healing and humanity to more than 72 million American children who woke up the
morning of September 11, 2001 to what seemed like an ordinary Tuesday. But by
the end, eight lost their lives and more than 3,000 lost a parent. “9/11: The
Legacy” is a new, poignant documentary that spotlights extraordinary stories of
courage, resilience and healing, from the children impacted on 9/11. The show
will premiere on History TV18 on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9:00 PM to
commemorate the profound impact this catastrophic day had, and the legacies of
the children who suffered deep loss.
This one-hour special offers an intimate look into the events that
unfolded through the subsequent days, and 20 years on. It encapsulates these
memories and emotions through the lens of these now young adults, who try to
make sense of what they thought it meant then vs. now, and share how the
experience altered their lives forever.
From seeing the towers being struck by planes, to evacuating under
suffocating smoke, covered in shards of fiberglass, discover the raw, emotional
and harrowing details of how 550 students in attendance at a high school in the
vicinity of Ground Zero reached home safely. This ill-fated day had a long-term
impact on people’s health; by 2019, there were over 32,000 cases of 9/11
related illness. Hear from the children of the firefighters who hauled debris
from the site in the aftermath, about the “Bucket Brigade”, and the valuable
legacy they left behind for the families of those affected through the 9/11
Survivors Compensation Fund. These first-responders were never properly advised
on the precautionary measures to take. Years passed before studies confirmed
the entire site was toxic, leaving these frontline heroes suffering from fatal
cancers over a decade later.
Hear the inspiring first-hand accounts of the children who found
purpose in the midst of personal tragedy and pain. Having lived experience with
trauma motivated a young girl to become a counsellor with a focus on clinical
mental health. Seeing how the nation came together in the wake of 9/11,
prompted a 9-year-old boy to serve his country by joining the US army. The fear
and loss associated with the destruction became the clay with which some kids
created, expressing themselves through writing and art, which served as a
cathartic release. Hear the moving story of two brothers, ironically nicknamed
the “Twin Towers”, who launched a charitable company to honour the memory of
their father who never came home, and chose to pay it forward as a reminder
that no dream is too big to achieve.
The documentary offers tales of humanity, and focuses on the historical
impact of 9/11. See how a generation that grew up in the shadow of 9/11
followed the light – channelling hope, finding meaning along the way and coming
out stronger on the other side of this tragedy by tuning into 9/11: The Legacy.
9/11: The Legacy - Premieres Monday, 11th September, 2023, 9:00 PM,
only on History TV18. Stay tuned to Films & TV World for much such updates
and breaking news.
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