It was a very interesting perspective, after having watched it live as it played out, to hear peoples thoughts and feelings during the crisis brought it back into focus as it should be something we never forget.

The horror of the moment was captured.

This is a powerful film, I remember the day it happened, seeing it all unfold on live TV, truly emotional and memorable.

This was very moving. I thought i seen all the videos of this event. I was wrong. It was a horrible horrible day.

I just wish they had a better ending. Still a very moving documentary.

I don't know how anyone could watch that video and still think that they detonated the tower. It obviously fell from the top down, and any explosions out the side were merely the result of the weight falling in on itself and imploding. The falling of the twin towers was a true tradgedy. Let's hope we learned from it.

Overwhelmed and taken, I felt first that this was over exaggerated, as horriable things like such happen everyday, however it is our own human nature to feel and hurt for those in such pain. ths documentary humbled me and brought me to the edge of my seat and tears..

never forgotten!

Great job showing the perspective from people on the ground that we never got to see on the day of the disaster. The human story telling in 102 kept me engaged from start to finish.

This was a very interesting documentary. I can't even imagine what it would have been like to be in the middle of such a situation.

This attack is still under suspicion by many. There are prominent people asking for officials to prove it wasn't inside!?

Do you trust your government? This IS part of a greater plan including a new currency and a global government. As a profession private investor I can....WAKE UP PEOPLE! Pls

An insight not seen in such depth before. Well documented with more emphasis on the human factor. Should be shown often as a reminder.

absolutley heartbreaking....a tragedy that will never be forgotten and to imagine the devestation for those people that had to encounter such a horrific sight. Makes you really put your own life into perspective and never take a moment for granted.

I watched the news on 9/11 when this all happened and almost everything that I could since then. This documentary was absolutely incredible and i applaud those who put it together.

The one thing that I am absolutely convinced of however, especially after watching this is that the World Trade Towers certainly did not fall because of strutural problems as the American authorities would have us believe, but imploded as if there were a well-orchestrated demolition strategy in place.

I believe that the buildings were set to explode, therefore imploding and that we will never ever hear the real story of what happened here.

I believe the Bush government has kept it secret what actually caused those buildings to implode and keep it secret so the world will not know how absolutely incompetent they were and continue to be.

What a horror! And, this catastrophic event certainly did change the world as we know it forevermore.

Disappointingly sanitized.

This was so incredible.having the opinion of the people managing to catch a glimpse of this tragedy is heartbreaking. I thought I forgot bits and pieces of the event....but there was no chance.I recalled most of it and I recalled my whereabouts and struggles to understand just what happened.

oh gosh that was horrible to see...but God's keeping them

Right now I am real pissed off again. Firstly seeing the man carrying his child with all the dust, he the man had a mask, the child had nothing. Secondly I know a lot of people think that the Americans Think they are better, But when their country is attacked, by mother nature or other things, Who do we call? The Americans right away. It's the Americans that help many people throughout the entire world. The rest of the world should say thanks to the Americans. To those responsible, I personally do not believe in the death penalty However in this case I hope they find you and crucify you upside down for the world to see what happens to people like you
Bush is a jerk, but my hats off to all the Americans who have helped other countries for what ever reason. Obama to me is a breath of fresh air for the entire world to see. Watch and see he will make a difference just give him a chance but I am sick to my stomach watching that show. The truth, No camara gimmicks, just the truth. My God how many people died? How many people are suffering now, and in the future. My God will this ever end. When will man learn to live in peace and harmony? Why must man kill man for no reason, no one else does it, not any animal or insect, or bird kills for no reason. Just man. My personal quote "Pull all troops out of the middle east, spend a few million dollars on flyers, stating a fifty million dollar reward for the person that finds bin ladden" and put it in different languages, drop milions of flyers from the air all over the different countries whree he is or the Americans think he is. and also state that call this number and somone will pick him and their family up first. I do not have the answers, but I have many questions.

I have many thoughts, I feel this video account was sensored, and sensationalized focusing on the trama of the whitnesses, and at the end the revenge this terrible event seemed to spur in people is just what it was designed to do . War was the consequences of these events. I still to this day feel that the act of terror was hand in hand with the destruction of the towers by the leaders of Uninted States to re enforce the legitimacy of declaring war on the Middle East. I truly feel we are only shown what the news media are allowed to show, and I feel they are censored by Big Brother. All to keep us in fear so they can do as they will because as long as we are living in fear we can be controlled and convinced the shots that are called are in our best interest. I have no faith in the media and certainly less in the leaders of our country.

This was a remember that we should always be vigilant against people that have intentions of commiting terror acts for whatever purposes. My heart still goes out to the people that lost their loved ones on that day. Kudos to the people, countries and agencies involved in seeking out terrorist havens and destroying them, and also to those who work day and night to prevent any further attacks.

Excellent program. Nice to finally see a show on 911 that doesn't focus on the politics or conspiracies.

Highly recommended for everybody.

This was brilliantly put together. This is a perspective of 9/11 that I have only imagined, but never actually seen.

As a Canadian, as a fire fighter, even as a mere individual, this documentary affected me in many ways, and in some that I cannot even try to explain.

Almost a decade ago, and the moment still seems real. The same terror and fear of that day has been reborn in me and it makes me wonder what we should expect of this world today? 9/11 wasn't expected, but what about now?

We have been forever changed as a people, in the Western world.

And althought our lives have found new routines since the event, almost a decade ago, it is crucial that we remember. Lest we forget that the greatest benefit that we can still reap from this tragic event, and the dramatic documentary presentation of it, is that we cannot lose strength and we cannot let fear overcome us. With the strength that we have shown as Westerners, we still hurt when we think of that day.

Just remember the strength of those fallen, the living and dead victims of 9/11, the living living loved ones of the people victimized by this event, the brave emergency personnel and volunteers acting as heros in selflessness.

Remember that we are as strong as those people, because of those people. The spirit of society and the notion of closeness and brotherhood during and after 9/11 proves that although we may never obtain justice for this attack against us, we are strong, we are brave and we are undefeated.

We are one as a people and one still stands.

I can never forget that day,I thought it was a joke,when I turned on the tv,it was early morn.,in calgary,it is still a haunting event,they should not give up the war on these people who want to destroy the world.

Once again your world class documentaries captured the essance of what has defind America even today. A city and nation stunned by what was unfolding before them . The look of horror and disbelief of people starring into a smoke filled sky trying to find one and then two towers which were there just a second ago and then disappearing into a plume of smoke. So surreal that there minds couldn't accept what there eyes were seeing . The courageous fire fighters running towards the second tower which would become there grave; And the anger of New Yorks citizens against the perpetraitors of this heinous crime . You brought out feelings which are still raw, sitting just beneath the surface of our skin and penetrating into the depths of our soul, and a reminder of a war which still rages on today with no end in sight .

Canada is part of the two wars that are said to be fight the terrorists. It seems that these aggressive wars have killed many thousands (100,000 plus) of non-combatant men, women and children, and caused millions of refugees the lose homes and even their countries).

As well, the wars have motivated many more thousands to become "terrorists" and many others to support the Taliban. Does anyone still believe the US and Canada and NATO are fighting a just war? Might a Neurnburg Court
world court find US and Canada culpable in illegal aggression, and guilty of war crime?

We need to remind ourselves that Yugoslavia, Iraq, and Afghanistan never attacked the US or Canada or any NATO country. We invaded them.

How to prevent terrorism like the years of terrorism against the USA and Russia and the supporting allies? Let them bring home all their soldiers from more than a hundred countries. If they want resources in other countries, let them get such resources with honest and fair business arrangements. If that is not possible, go home.

eye opening.... every time i watch the 9/11 documentaries, it makes me cry thinking how things like this could happen..

This reminds me why we are in Afghanistan.

Wow, that was terrifying, shocking and tragic. Once again, I felt those horrible emotions, I felt on that day - fear, trepidation, disbelief, shock, anger! What a horrific day that was! This was an amazing doc!

When Breakfast TV host, Kevin Frankish announced a plane had crashed into the WTC - not even he believed it - in spite of the hole and the smoke! I certainly didn't believe a whole plane could have made that small hole crashing into a building. I thought it was wrong, a mistake in reporting. Later, when I switched to CNN, Aaron Brown was remarkable as we both watched in disbelief as the second plane entered the tv frame and seconds later, the 2nd tower. We were both in utter disbelief at what we had just witnessed.

I hate that this happened and so many died and many people are still affected but I am grateful it wasn't tens of thousands more. I will never forget that day. When the weather conditions are right, I always think about it.

Will not be forgot, Heros who tried to help all victimes.

I was as shocked as I was when it first happened.
I was very moved at the end when the firefighters were just walking in silence! A terrible tragedy that I hope will never happen again.

This documentary reminded me that 9/11 is not just a date that we remember. People died horrific deaths. The terrorists that committed these crimes have become famous, but I choose to remember those who fell. Not only the people who were doing their best to save the lives of those who were trapped, but those who just went to work that day having no idea of their fate. I am a Canadian man, but this sort of terrorism affects all of us who live in the free world. We all need to stand up againts religious fundamentalism. At home and abroad. For centuries it has only led to war and death. When will the sensless killing stop in the name of faceless gods??

Interesting documentary... Well done CBC Docs. I appreciate the very human approach taken in its story-telling. The presentation stirred up many emotions for me. It was difficult to see so many people feeling helpless and in awe of what they were witness to on that memorable day.

I propose a challenge to CBC though...

I challenge you to move further than just the happenings of the collapse of the Twin Towers. I believe you have an opportunity to investigate many more serious, unanswered questions about the events that followed this disaster.

I challenge you to delve further into the physical and emotional impacts 911 had on the people of the United States. Analyze the happenings and consequences of the subsequent choices made by the Bush administration and its agencies- Iraq, Patriot Act, etc. Why did the EPA prematurely report that the air quality in Manhattan was safe and people could return to their homes, and work... that emergency workers, firemen and volunteers could continue to sift through the rubble without proper protection when independent testing showed air quality continued to worsen and become toxic in the days after the collapse- Why are hundreds of these selfless men and women left to suffer from crippling health ramifications and financially unsupported and ignored by their government? Who is talking to them? What are they saying?
Fire Engineering magazine is the 125-year-old paper-of-record of the fire engineering community. Bill Manning, editor-in-chief, wrote an Editor’s Opinion in the January, 2002 edition. His editorial, $elling Out the Investigation, pointed out that destruction of evidence – the hurried removal of rubble which should be examined by investigators – is illegal. He also issued a “call to action”.
“For more than three months, structural steel from the World Trade Center has been and continues to be cut up and sold for scrap. Crucial evidence that could answer many questions … is on the slow boat to China …”
“I have combed through our national standard for fire investigation, NFPA 921, but nowhere in it does one find an exemption allowing the destruction of evidence for buildings over 10 stories tall.”
“Fire Engineering has good reason to believe that the ‘official investigation’ blessed by FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] and run by the American Society of Civil Engineers is a half baked farce that may have already been commandeered by political forces whose primary interests, to put it mildly, lie far afield of full disclosure. Except for the marginal benefit obtained from a three-day, visual walk-through of evidence sites conducted by ASCE investigation committee members – described by one close source as a ‘tourist trip’ – no one’s checking evidence for anything.”

Why, 8 years later, are over 900 professional architects and engineers, and more than 6000 supporters demanding that congress launch a truly independent investigation into all three WTC collapses?

I challenge you to examine the significance of the unreported collapse of WTC Building 7. Instead of just providing your usual sanitary, "balanced" reporting... why not attempt to discover answers to these statements?
The collapse of Building 7 displays characteristics of a controlled demolition, [George W.] Bush’s brother, Marvin Bush, and his cousin, Wirt Walker III, were principles in the company [Stratesec, formerly named Securacom] that was in charge of security for the World Trade Center, with Walker being the CEO from 1999 until January 2002.
“Larry Silverstein is a rather large player within the realms of 21st Century real estate, finance, and politics.” He “…had taken out a long lease on the World Trade Center only six weeks before 9/11. In a PBS documentary entitled ‘America Rebuilds’, originally aired in September of 2002, Silverstein made the following statement about Building 7:

‘I remember getting a call from the, er, fire department commander, telling me that they were not sure they were gonna be able to contain the fire, and I said, “We’ve had such terrible loss of life, maybe the smartest thing to do is pull it.” And they made that decision to pull, and we watched the building collapse.’”

I believe that logic, facts and scientific evidence can impact people who previously clung to the official story, which was inculcated through the mainstream media moments after the planes hit the towers. There is a story to be told and CBC could be a pioneer.

I was shocked as millions of others were, but when I discovered several weeks later and not through the conventional media that Tower 7, the Saloman Brothers Building, a 47 story building, sank in 6 seconds at 5:25 P.M. and no airplane hit it, I became very suspicious of the whole affair.

How many of you know about the collapse of Tower 7?
The mainline media will not examine this. The 9-11 Commission did not mention it.

The BBC announced its collapse 20 minutes before it happened, a classic controlled demolition, such as those we're quite familiar with when old buildings have served their purpose and they are brought down safely with minimal damage to the surrounding buildings.

Such demolitions require several weeks of exacting preparatory work to accomplish so it wasn't done in the 8-9 hours avaiable after the 2 main towers disentegrated.

If this demolition was a preplanned affair then also were the demolitions of Towers 1 & 2!

The one essential difference between the collapses was that whereas Tower 7 was brought down in a convential controlled demolition manner as an implosion, Towers 1 & 2 were exploded, most of the material was pulverized into dust and scattered throughout Manhattan, with relatively little debris at the bases of the towers.
The debris pile of Tower 7 was considerably higher than those of Towers 1 & 2, even though it had less than 1/2 the number of storeys of the other 2.
When will the CBC examine the truth behind 9-11?

I'm still waiting for my comments of Sunday evening to be posted, but just in case they got lost in the CBC cyberspace I'll repeat some of them again.

I have read nearly every good book published on 9/11 including the 9/11 Commission Report; Griffin and Scott's 9/11 and American Empire: Intellectuals Speak Out; have at hand nearly every video made on the subject; and belong to the Architects and Engineers for Truth group.

In an attempt to create considerable dramatic effect, the CBC portrayal of the incident avoided once again, along with a much earlier documentary denying any conspiracy theory, to answer any questions that would bring the blame of this atrocity where it belongs--on the Bush and Cheney administration and the falsification of evidence at very high levels of government in Washington DC.

To the commentators on this site who have not read the books, and who have not seen all the videos put out by the Architects and Engineers for Truth--you simply don't know what you are talking about. I sympathise with the widows and widowers of all the people that died in 9/11. And I ask you commentators, why is it that the wives of all the firemen and police that died that day have formed a group to question the American government's misbegotten report on 9/11. They were a lot closer to the Twin Towers and building 7 then any of us.

I would highly recommend the book written by two reporters from the New York Times entitled "102 MINUTES".

It reconstructs minute by minute the events of that day using both survivors recollections and all manner of audio communication both official and civilian.

It shows how modern building codes enacted prior to the construction of the towers played a part in how the towers came down. Conspiricy theorists will find answers to all their questions.

Sometimes the truth is as mundane as a blueprint or a need to create more retail space.

It also focuses on the long standing emnity between the police and fire departments that only added to the chaos of the day.

Can't recommend it enough.

This documentary was well done. My eyes lit up in disbelief from actually seeing what really happened within that timeframe.

There are so many questions after reading everyone’s comments, it just seems like there’s something missing, something hidden.

Seeing this documentary make me experience a little too how it felt being there in person. I can’t even imagine the horror, I cried while my body stayed in still.

I watched most of this documentary and wished I had taped it. It was very well done and informative. My friend is a fireman and he was on shift and missed it and now he would really like to see it. How does one get a copy of this particular documentary?

I fully enjoy watching The Passionate Eye.

Thank you.

Carole

I have a multi national organization. One of the ways to maintain control over operation is using hidden cameras world wide. I am bothered by the fact that in different countries there are different privacy laws. How can I maintain a uniform camera policy when every countrey comes up with its unique law?