9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero

A sober, civic-minded documentary that turns a bureaucratic rebuilding fight into a quiet story of collective grief and democratic possibility.

Directed by

Josh Sabey

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Stephen Heintz, Arthur Fried

Overview

After the 9/11 attacks, after the smoke was gone, after the rubble cleared away, New Yorkers had a city to rebuild. In response to fast-tracked redevelopment plans, more than 5,000 people gathered in the largest town hall in American history. They came to vote on the city’s six proposals for rebuilding Ground Zero. But instead, the people rejected the top down approach and successfully charted a new path forward. Their work determined what is at Ground Zero today. And their story is an example of what democracy can look like.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, grief, memory

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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