Children of 9/11: Our Story

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Children of 9/11: Our Story
Directed byLiz Mermin
Music byDaniel Nolan
Original languageEnglish
Production
EditorClaire Guillon
Running time120 minutes
Production company Arrow Pictures
Original release
NetworkPBS, C4, ARTE
Release16 August 2021 (2021-08-16)

Children of 9/11: Our Story, also known as Generation 9/11: Our Story, is a documentary film.

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Synopsis

The film follows children born to fathers who died during the September 11 attacks. [1]

Production and distribution

The documentary was commissioned from Arrow Pictures by Channel 4, PBS, and ARTE France. [2] The film was distributed by PBS International. [2] The film aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 on 16 August 2021 and in the United States on PBS on 31 August 2021. [3] The film has a runtime of 120 minutes. [2]

Reception

The Independent 's Sean O'Grady, The Daily Telegraph 's Benji Wilson, and the Financial Times 's Suzi Feay all rated the film four out of five stars. [4] [5] [6]

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