Dust to Dust: The Health Effects of 9/11
| Company type | Documentary film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film, Television |
| Founded | September 11, 2006 |
Key people | Heidi Dehncke-Fisher (director), Bruce Kennedy (producer), Steve Buscemi (narrator) |
| Products | Documentary film |
Dust to Dust: The Health Effects of 9/11 is a documentary film that aired on the Sundance Channel, directed by Heidi Dehncke-Fisher and produced by Bruce Kennedy, debuting on September 11, 2006.
This documentary explores the health consequences experienced by individuals in proximity to the collapsed World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks in New York City. It critically assesses whether political considerations influenced federal EPA declarations regarding air quality safety in lower Manhattan.
The film includes interviews with those affected and public health officials from New York City, alongside archival clips featuring government representatives such as then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani stating, "The air quality is safe and acceptable."
Narration is provided by actor Steve Buscemi, who previously served as a New York City firefighter and volunteered during post-attack relief operations. The documentary underscores persistent health issues related to the 9/11 tragedy.
Anita Gates of The New York Times praised the film as "powerful and persuasive," highlighting EPA director Christine Todd Whitman as a prominent subject of critique.
See also
- Dust: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11
- Health effects of September 11, 2001 attacks
- Survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks
External links
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- American documentary television films
- Documentary films about the September 11 attacks
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- 2000s American films