As we take a moment to reflect on the tragic events of 9/11, these movies offer more than just powerful storytelling but present the faith and bravery of our nation in the midst of tragedy. From films based on true stories to movies inspired by the events leading up to that day, each title invites us to reflect and find strength in the Lord. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for young viewers and sensitive adults due to some disturbing scenes.
What to Watch: Powerful Movies to Honor and Reflect on 9/11
WORLD TRADE CENTER
WORLD TRADE CENTER tells the story of two New York City Port Authority officers, John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, who get trapped underneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11's terrorist attack by Muslim fanatics. Not only does it…
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UNITED 93
UNITED 93 is a tense, emotionally powerful docudrama about the Islamic terrorist attacks on 9/11. It focuses on the American passengers of Flight 93. The plane eventually crashed when the passengers tried to re-take the controls of the plane. The movie opens…
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ZERO DARK THIRTY
ZERO DARK THIRTY is about the killing of Usama bin Ladin, the leader of Al Qaeda, the Muslim terror group. The movie opens with a black movie screen while the screams of people dying in the Twin Towers on 9/11 can be…
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12 STRONG
12 STRONG is a war movie about America’s first skirmishes with the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan in 2001 and 2002. Mitch is on leave during 9/11, but he immediately goes back to reassemble his 12-man Special Forces team to go to…
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EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE
EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE may be the best movie of 2011. Nine-year-old Oskar and his dad, Thomas, are extremely close. Oskar has problems socializing and has been tested for Asperger’s Syndrome. His dad is trying to bring Oskar out of his…
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THE PATH TO 9/11
THE PATH TO 9/11 is some of the best television that has been produced in years. A six-hour miniseries, it is so compelling that you won't be able to stop watching it once it starts. Based on the 9/11 Commission's report on…
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REIGN OVER ME
REIGN OVER ME stars Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle. The story opens in New York City with Alan, a black dentist overwhelmed by his family and career responsibilities. Alan spots his old college roommate, Charlie. Once a successful dentist himself, Charlie lost…
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