World Trade Center Documentary: Key Films to Remember the 9/11 Attacks

Memorable Films That Highlight the World Trade Center Documentary

This September 11 marks another anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, in which 2,977 civilians died and more than 25,000 were injured. Since then, dozens of films have been made about the before, during and aftermath of the attacks, with the aim of keeping alive the memory of what happened that morning in 2001.

A Day That Changed the World

The worst attack in U.S. history marks its 23rd anniversary. On that day, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes with the aim of crashing them into prominent targets, including the Capitol, the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The first plane, carrying 81 passengers, 11 crew members and five terrorists, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at around 8:45 am. The second plane crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 am, carrying 56 passengers, 11 crew members and five terrorists.

Films That Capture the Essence of the Tragedy

With varying degrees of success, dozens of movies were created about the 9/11 attacks. Many of these are emblematic, captivating audiences with their raw account of the events or the stories leading up to and following the disaster. Inspired by real events, one notable film tells the story from the inside as firefighters and rescuers aided people after the impact of the two planes on the World Trade Center. The film, featuring Nicolas Cage and Michael Peña, portrays Port Authority officials John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno as they provide assistance to those affected by the attacks. It grossed an estimated $162 million, more than twice what it cost to produce.