Children of 9/11: Our Story explained
| Director: | Liz Mermin |
| Music: | Daniel Nolan |
| Language: | English |
| Editor: | Claire Guillon |
| Runtime: | 120 minutes |
| Company: | Arrow Pictures |
| Network: | Channel 4 |
| Network2: | PBS |
Children of 9/11: Our Story, also known as Generation 9/11: Our Story, is a documentary film.
Synopsis
The film follows children born to fathers who died during the September 11 attacks.[1]
Production and distribution
The documentary was commissioned from Arrow Pictures by Channel 4, PBS, and ARTE France.[2] The film was distributed by PBS International. The film aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 on 16 August 2021 and in the United States on PBS on 31 August 2021.[3] The film has a runtime of 120 minutes.
Reception
The Independent Sean O'Grady, The Daily Telegraph Benji Wilson, and the Financial Times Suzi Feay all rated the film four out of five stars.[4] [5] [6]
Notes and References
- News: Ravindran. Manori. 20 April 2021. 'Generation 9/11,' Following Teenagers Born After Twin Tower Attacks, Unites PBS, Channel 4, Arte France. Variety. 17 August 2021. 20 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420072416/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/generation-9-11-pbs-channel-4-arte-1234954633/. live.
- News: 21 April 2021. Channel 4 in 3-way commission from Arrow Pictures with a unique look at the impact of 9/11. Channel 4. 17 August 2021. 28 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428000443/https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-3-way-commission-arrow-pictures-unique-look-impact-911. live.
- News: Marland. Sean. 12 August 2021. 'Generation 9/11: Our Story' - Release date, contributors, trailer, and everything you need to know. whattowatch. Future plc. dead. 17 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210813150435/https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/generation-911-release-date-contributors-trailer-and-everything-you-need-to-know. 13 August 2021.
- News: O'Grady. Sean. 16 August 2021. Children of 9/11: Our Story review: If it was hate that Bin Laden tried to generate, he failed spectacularly. The Independent. 17 August 2021. 16 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816220522/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/children-of-9-11-review-b1903555.html. live.
- News: Wilson. Benji. 16 August 2021. Children of 9/11: Our Story, review: a powerful retort to the terrorists behind the attacks. The Daily Telegraph. subscription. 17 August 2021. 16 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816225442/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/08/16/children-911-story-review-powerful-retort-terrorists-behind/. live.
- News: Feay. Suzi. 13 August 2021. Children of 9/11: Our Story — a generation shaped by tragedy. Financial Times. subscription. 17 August 2021.
