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Children of 9/11: Our Story

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Children of 9/11: Our Story
Directed byLiz Mermin
Music byDaniel Nolan
Original languageEnglish
Production
EditorClaire Guillon
Running time120 minutes
Production companyArrow Pictures
Original release
NetworkPBS, C4, ARTE
Release16 August 2021 (2021-08-16)

Children of 9/11: Our Story, also known as Generation 9/11: Our Story, is a documentary film.

Synopsis

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The film follows children born to fathers who died during the September 11 attacks.[1]

Production and distribution

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The documentary was commissioned from Arrow Pictures by Channel 4, PBS, and ARTE France.[2] The film was distributed by PBS International.[2] 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.[2]

Reception

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The Independent's Sean O'Grady, The Daily Telegraph's Benji Wilson, and the Financial Times's Suzi Feay all rated the film four out of five stars.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Ravindran, Manori (20 April 2021). "'Generation 9/11,' Following Teenagers Born After Twin Tower Attacks, Unites PBS, Channel 4, Arte France". Variety. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Channel 4 in 3-way commission from Arrow Pictures with a unique look at the impact of 9/11". Channel 4. 21 April 2021. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. ^ Marland, Sean (12 August 2021). "'Generation 9/11: Our Story' - Release date, contributors, trailer, and everything you need to know". whattowatch. Future plc. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  4. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  5. ^ Wilson, Benji (16 August 2021). "Children of 9/11: Our Story, review: a powerful retort to the terrorists behind the attacks". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  6. ^ Feay, Suzi (13 August 2021). "Children of 9/11: Our Story — a generation shaped by tragedy". Financial Times. Retrieved 17 August 2021.