9/11 Kids
| Company type | Documentary film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Elizabeth St. Philip |
| Products | Documentary film |
9/11 Kids is a Canadian documentary from 2020, directed by Elizabeth St. Philip. This film explores the enduring effects of the September 11 attacks on America by focusing on the perspectives of the young individuals who were present in the classroom where President George W. Bush was engaged in reading the elementary school text "The Pet Goat" when he received news of the attacks.
Initially showcased at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the documentary transitioned to digital streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and was broadcast on CBC Television on April 23 as part of the Hot Docs at Home lineup.
On June 8, 9/11 Kids became one of five films honored with the Rogers Audience Award, an accolade distributed among leading Canadian titles in recognition of distribution obstacles caused by the pandemic.
At the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, this documentary earned the prestigious Donald Brittain Award for outstanding social or political documentary.