9/11: One Day in America
| Company type | Documentary miniseries |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Daniel Bogado (director), Caroline Marsden (producer) |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Documentary miniseries |
| Parent | National Geographic |
9/11: One Day in America is a documentary miniseries from the United States, directed by Daniel Bogado and produced by Caroline Marsden. This series documents the events of the September 11, 2001 attacks through a combination of archival recordings, survivor narratives, and eyewitness testimonies. It comprises six episodes—one lasting 1 hour and 14 minutes, with the remaining five each running 44 minutes—adding up to a total duration of 294 minutes (4 hours and 54 minutes). National Geographic broadcasted the series from August 29 to September 1, 2021.
Overview
The miniseries offers a chronological recounting of the terrorist attacks by utilizing archival footage, firsthand survivor and eyewitness testimonies, alongside never-before-seen material.
Production
In May 2020, National Geographic commissioned a six-part limited documentary series centered on the September 11 attacks. Executive producers included Dan Lindsay, T. J. Martin, and David Glover. The production was managed by 72 Films in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Release
The series debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, 2021, followed by presentations at Sheffield Doc/Fest on June 13 and AFI Docs on June 24, 2021.
Critical response
John Anderson from The Wall Street Journal described the series as a "tour de force," emphasizing its comprehensive and captivating nature. David Sexton of New Statesman praised its intricate and immersive portrayal of the attacks. Melanie McFarland of Salon commended the directors for fostering a close connection between survivors and viewers through direct interviews.
Awards
At the 43rd News and Documentary Emmy Awards in 2022, 9/11: One Day in America received the News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical Documentary.
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