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CNN Tribute - America Remembers

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CNN's DVD "America Remembers" is without a doubt the best document produced thus far on the events of September 11th, 2001. There should be copies in every school library across the country to remember the events of this day in the United States.

The story begins, of course, in the CNN newsroom and the first airline crash in the north tower of the World Trade Center. The rest of the DVD is an incredible and very detailed timeline regarding the other plane crashes (in NYC, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.), the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, the evacuation of various buildings in D.C., President Bush's story on that day, the days following 9/11 including the president's speeches, the buildup to war in Afghanistan in subsequent months, and even the threat of Anthrax in the United States.

If you must witness this story again, especially on the anniversary of 9/11, it might as well be thorough and accurate. This is the production to see.

This DVD is a must! It recounts not only the dreadful events of Sept. 11 via incredible, vivid footage rarely seen before, but also covers the events of the subsequent year and America's response to terrorism. It includes footage of the President's response to the news on that day as well as his trek across America, the war in Kabul and the search for bin Laden, the anthrax scare, it even has a bonus feature: The now-famous speech given by President Bush in front of Congress, completely unedited and in incredible video quality. The footage is unequalled throughout and puts the viewer right in the middle of the action. Various interviews with key CNN anchors and personnel add a nice touch and presents many of the familiar faces that we see on the news in a very personal and emotional context. Sadly, people tend to forget what is not continually in front of their eyes. I think every American should purchase videos like these so that we truly may 'NEVER FORGET' what happened on American soil that day. Respectful, tastefully presented, an outstanding presentation.

CNN has produced the most comprehensive presentation of the horror, emotions, human drama of 9-11. This 90 minute video has some of the most incredible video and commentary as well as President Bush's complete address to the Congress and the American people. This is a must for all American's.

CNN has outdone itself. The events of September 11, 2001 and the events following, from the country mourning to anthrax, are all chronicled here. What's remarkable about this production is how they made the news so personal and touching. They didn't just take footage from actual broadcasts but managed to choose the most poignant clips then interspersed these clips with personal accounts from the people reporting the news. What was presented in this DVD was MY experience of September 11th. It was a day spent in front of the TV feeling shocked, sad and angry as I watched events unfold. I felt those feelings again and found myself in tears yet again. While other productions have done a good job of showing us the personal tragedy of September 11th, none can compare to capturing what it was like for most Americans. Every American family should own this DVD so that we will truly never forget what it was like that day. Congratulations CNN.

I bought this disc after having watched the first part on CNN. Kudos to them for putting together such a respectful account of the horrible day that changed America forever. It brings back all the pain and anguish caused by the events of 9/11...and things you tend to forget. The images of the planes going into the Twin Towers is indelible. But the interviews with relatives and loved ones on the streets of NYC, holding photos of their missing family and friends...are just as powerful. Try not to lose your own composure as you watch a CNN reporter nearly lose it on camera after talking to the son of a window washer who was just doing his job that day. As someone who was born in NYC and spent most of my life there, I watched this with a heavy heart and will treasure it forever.

If you are looking for a complete chronicle of the events of 9/11/01, this really isn't it. It's a chronicle of the events plus the nation's reactions afterwards. I would have much preferred to see the faces and reactions of the CNN news anchors as they reported what was going on during 9/11. Although this is well produced, it isn't a totally 9/11 presentation and individuals who are thinking about this being a chronicle of CNN's coverage of the events should remember that almost 2/3 of this DVD concerns our reactions after the event.

Here is a slice of life that historians will be studying decades from now. The transformation from Typical Slow News Tuesday Morning to "9/11" is riveting and immediate. You can almost feel the adrenaline shoot through the newsroom as the news spreads.

The coverage here is balanced and insightful. The individual reporters tell their stories, and then the footage of the day is played. At one point, we see a young newswoman's face screwed up in grief as she interviews the nephew of one of the window washers.

There is no censorship here- the crowds react like typical New Yorkers- and even the usually staid DC population is seen running in horror. The raw immediacy of the unfolding tragedy is very obvious. It is clear that some of the camera crews were themselves in danger of being injured or killed in the process of taping what we saw.

This is definitely a keeper. Get the DVD.

This was the first DVD I bought, having to do with the horrific attack on our country on Sept.11,2001. I was very touched by the way CNN reported on the events, as they showed much respect and honor to the victims and their families. One reason I wanted to have this DVD was so that I would have a record of what happened on that tragic day. The other reason was so that I would have something to pass on to my son, so he could show his future children. I highly recommend this DVD. Thank you CNN for a job well done.

CNN has done an amazing job with this DVD. It is respectful, tasteful, and most of all, honors those who were killed in the Attack on America.

I am a producer of live stage shows and watched this for possible use in an upcoming 9/11 memorial service. I sat in my office and relived the events of one year ago...and found myself in tears many times.

Well done, CNN. God bless America!

The editor decided that I don't want to see how the plane crashes into WTC, or how people jump from windows, so, he cut pretty much all of that. Instead, there is a plenty of news people's talking into camera about where they were at the time and what they were thinking, plus a bunch of stuff about anthrax to pad the little footage that was left.