9/11: The Falling Man

9/11: The Falling Man

Directed by Henry Singer

Produced by Roadshow Productions, DSP

200671 min7.2 / 10

A somber, intellectually rigorous documentary that uses a single haunting photograph to examine mortality, media ethics, and collective trauma in the aftermath of 9/11.

An examination of an image - a falling man from the North Tower, frozen in mid air - circulated by the press immediately after the September 11 attacks, the public's reaction, and why it was later deemed un-newsworthy.

Questions people ask

  • Is 9/11: The Falling Man sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is 9/11: The Falling Man easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does 9/11: The Falling Man end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is 9/11: The Falling Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is 9/11: The Falling Man violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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76/ 100

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