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Rebuilding the World Trade Center

1 hours 24 minutes 26 seconds

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Closeup of construction at the top of a skyscraper with surrounding cityscape in the distance.

This documentary tells the epic story of hope emerging from the devastation of 9/11. Since 2006, film maker Marcus Robinson has spent over 2000 days filming as the new towers rise out of the bedrock of New York City. This film is a tribute to the tenacity of New York's construction workers and the spirit of renewal and endeavor that permeates this unique construction site. Please note this title contains potentially offensive language.

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