While the major networks were showing The Office, Grey's Anatomy and CSI, the History Channel aired an absolutely brilliant 9/11 documentary called "102 Minutes That Changed America."
This must-see special pieced together, in chronological order, video of the attack and its aftermath shot mostly by amateur photographers and videographers.
I am still completely blown away by what I just saw.
The images, blessedly free of commentary by Stone Phillips, Diane Sawyer or any number of ivy league professors, is compelling and emotional. I wept and drank whiskey throughout the broadcast.
"Truthers" and those Americans who view the world as if it were September, 10 should all be ashamed of themselves.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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I saw this, twice. I was talking about it at work today. I found the raw aspect of it it's best feature. No commentary, no opinions or background...
It brought me back to the same moments I had when it occured - from the "a plane did what.." to the realization we were under attack, to the feeling of losing an innocence I didn't even know we had.
When the second plane hit, my knees let go. I felt that again watching this.
I think everyone should be required to watch this. Nobody will forget the event - but it's more important to remember the transition that occured in that short period of time. Thats the part I think people forget about.
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