7 Days in September

2002

1h 34m

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Composed of material from 27 filmmakers -- ranging from professional directors and cinematographers to amateurs on the street -- this documentary examines the immediate impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. This powerful footage documents the atmosphere surrounding the city in the hours and days after the attacks, including the rescue workers scrambling to save lives and the average citizens struggling to make sense of the day's horrific events.

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A.O. Scott

New York Times

It recreates what those days felt like with excruciating precision: the wild panic, the moments of funereal calm, the spontaneous blossoming of solidarity and fellow feeling.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 25, 2003

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

If ever there was a prime example of art bringing order out of chaos, it is Steven Rosenbaum's 7 Days in September.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 25, 2003

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Megan Turner

New York Post

A worthwhile addition to the reams of footage of the day the earth stood still.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 22, 2003

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 4/5

Jan 30, 2009

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A reminder of the tremendous human spirit and generosity New Yorkers showed after their WTC was destroyed by terrorists.

Rated: B

Aug 25, 2004

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Arthur Lazere

culturevulture.net

What distinguishes 'Seven Days in September' are the smaller scale moments that it captures, individual human elements within the broader sweep of events.

Sep 1, 2003

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Audience Member

A good documentary! I may be on a roll!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

I was only 6 years old when the events of the 9/11 attacks took place and growing up, I never fully understood it. It wasn't until this film that I really began to realise the effects of the disaster and how much pain and sadness they caused. One moment that really struck me is during an argument between the helpless civilians, when one man questions why everyone is fighting amongst themselves. The woman quickly speaks out to the man, stating that they have every reason to argue, but instead of breaking out into a fight, the two embrace each other. That scene still sticks by me to this two because it helps me see that, during times of crisis and despair, we can still manage to put or religious or political views behind us and unite as one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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dwayne r

A fascinating perspective I've not seen elsewhere.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

On Tuesday September 11, 2001 - there was fear and devastation. By Friday there was resolve and passion. By Monday - New York was united as never before. Seven days that changed the world and the city that never sleeps, forever. Using the resources of more than 50 filmmakers, Director Steven Rosenbaum has collected their stories, catalogued their material, and woven a complex and honest story of the emotional roller coaster ride that world took on those 7 days in September.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Excellent documentary. I lived downtown and it captures the feeling of being there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

One of the best 9/11 documentaries I have seen yet. Any American can connect to this film. It illustrates the accounts of a dozen of New York citizens who happened to have a camera to capture the true spirit of 9/11 and afterwords. Listen to the critics on this one. They know what they are talking about. Out of all the documentaries surrounding the September 11 attacks, this is the only one that truly embodies all the emotion and spirit that went into coming together as one nation. 7 Days in September reminded me of how proud it feels to be American.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Steven Rosenbaum

Director

Steve Rosenbaum

Director

Steven Rosenbaum

Producer

Steve Carlis

Executive Producer

Steven Rosenbaum

Executive Producer

Bruce Kennedy

Screenwriter

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Synopsis

Composed of material from 27 filmmakers -- ranging from professional directors and cinematographers to amateurs on the street -- this documentary examines the immediate impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. This powerful footage documents the atmosphere surrounding the city in the hours and days after the attacks, including the rescue workers scrambling to save lives and the average citizens struggling to make sense of the day's horrific events.

Director: Steven Rosenbaum, Steve Rosenbaum
Producer: Steve Carlis, Steven Rosenbaum, Steve Rosenbaum
Screenwriter: Bruce Kennedy
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 30, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m

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