Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero
A massive effort is currently under way to reshape ground zero into an expansive 16-acre complex the likes of which has never been seen before. To document this historic effort, we are on the ground alongside the men and women who are making this vision a reality until the nationally televised unveiling of the new ground zero with President Barack Obama on Sept. 11, 2011.
Cast: Ed Harris
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Reclaiming the Skyline (1)From Steven Spielberg comes the story of Americans rebuilding a 16 acre plot in lower Manhattan, and healing a nation in the process. The new World Trade Center, which will rise 1,776 ft, will embody America's physical response to the 9/11 attacks.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minAug 25, 2011
2. Reclaiming the Skyline (2)Producer Steven Spielberg presents the new World Trade Center. About to reach the 1000 ft mark, it is effectively reclaiming the New York City skyline. However it is more than just an engineering marvel, it demonstrates that America is rising.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minAug 25, 2011- 3. Stories from the PileSteven Spielberg presents the National 9/11 museum, which will use physical remnants of the tragedy, including first response vehicles & the original steel footings of the towers 80 ft underground, to tell the story of America's darkest day.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minAug 25, 2011
- 4. A New CitySteven Spielberg's commemoration of 9/11 focuses on the survivors; those who did not flee in the wake of disaster. Instead, they remained after the attacks to rebuild and repair - not just destroyed property, but also their community and life's work.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 1, 2011
- 5. A Gateway to New YorkProducer Steven Spielberg presents the story behind what will eclipse Grand Central as New York's iconic transportation hub. The train station that once lay beneath the hallowed ground of theTwin Towers is being rebuilt on a massive, cathedral-like scale.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 1, 2011
- 6. A Place to MournIn Steven Spielberg's tribute to the victims of 9/11, a new memorial commemorating the names of the thousands we lost and will never forget will be unveiled, and, after ten long years, their families will finally have a proper place to mourn.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minSep 1, 2011
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Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero
A massive effort is currently under way to reshape ground zero into an expansive 16-acre complex the likes of which has never been seen before. To document this historic effort, we are on the ground alongside the men and women who are making this vision a reality until the nationally televised unveiling of the new ground zero with President Barack Obama on Sept. 11, 2011.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Danny Forster
- Cast
- Ed Harris
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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