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Man in Red Bandana

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Welles Crowther saves at least 10 people in the World Trade Center during the attacks on 9/11 at the cost of his own life.
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Man in Red Bandana

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Nick Schager Variety 09/08/2017
Despite its frustratingly crude formal construction proves an equally sorrowful and stirring portrait of selflessness in the face of tragedy. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 09/07/2017
Those with the fortitude to relive the events of the morning of 9/11 should find the documentary "Man in Red Bandana" a powerful and inspiring experience. Go to Full Review
Daphne Howland Village Voice 09/05/2017
The short-subject treatment serves as a challenge that, in eighty minutes, writer-director Matthew Weiss doesn't meet. Go to Full Review
Zach Hollwedel Under the Radar 10/18/2017
6/10
Despite some cinematic shortcomings, Man in Red Bandana is a moving and inspiring tribute to an American hero. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 09/15/2017
3/5
Though Matthew J. Weiss' documentary looks and sounds pretty low-budget, is simplistic in structure, and struggles to fill out its 76 minutes, it's blessed with an amazingly powerful, moving story. Go to Full Review
Kam Williams Baret News 09/15/2017
4/4
An overdue tribute to a selfless hero who put into action his heartfelt belief that we are all here to care for one another. A must see documentary guaranteed to leave you in tears! Go to Full Review
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07/11/2018 This is one of the most moving documentaries I've ever seen. I watched it twice, the second time with my family. See more 03/25/2018 The ending dragged on a bit but otherwise a very powerful tribute to an unsung hero of 9/11 who reminded us all that one person CAN make a difference. See more 10/01/2017 A powerful story of a true hero. We'll done documentary. Hats off to Matthew Weiss for all it took to make this documentary and for pouring your heart and soul into the story of Welles. See more 09/30/2017 Amazingly well done depiction of an American hero. A must watch! See more 09/23/2017 Phenominal! Matthew Weiss put his heart and soul into this project and it shows. Congratulations on tell Welles Crowther inspiring story of compassion for his fellow Americans. Bravo! See more 09/20/2017 Extremely well told story. Highly recommend it. Great narration. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Welles Crowther saves at least 10 people in the World Trade Center during the attacks on 9/11 at the cost of his own life.
Director
Matthew J. Weiss
Producer
Matthew J. Weiss
Screenwriter
Matthew J. Weiss
Distributor
Verdi Productions
Production Co
Magna Entertainment, Verdi Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2017
Runtime
1h 25m
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