Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was sitting in school on a regular day in English class when we got the news of the terrorist attacks. Shortly, thereafter, I remember heading home on the school bus and seeing my Dad glued to the TV watching the news. In the days after that fateful day, I remember learning more and more about what had happened. To this day, it is hard for me to wrap my mind around what happened and all of the innocent lives that were lost. Where were you?
I would like to introduce you to an awe-inspiring film starring Charlie Sheen and Whoopi Goldberg titled 9/11, based on the original play, The Elevator, that centers on the events of September 11, 2001.
No matter who you are or where you were, that moment and the aftermath is indelibly etched in everyone’s mind.
The film 9/11 is based on a true story and chronicles the lives of five average, everyday people who find themselves trapped in an elevator during the events of 9/11 in the World Trade Center. Check out more details HERE.
About 9/11
9/11 opens in theaters on September 8 and features an all star cast including Luis Guzman (The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3), Gina Gershon (Showgirls), Wood Harris (Justified), Jacqueline Bisset (Dancing on the Edge (BBC), Welcome to New York), Olga Fonda (The Vampire Diaries) and Bruce Davison (X-Men).
In the World Trade Center, a billionaire sits in his attorney’s office awaiting a divorce hearing against his wife. In a west side apartment, a bike messenger kisses his 5-year old daughter and sings her “Happy Birthday” before leaving for work. A maintenance man gets dispatched to help a tenant with his lock. In an upper east side apartment, a young model musters the courage to break up with her sugar daddy. As random as random can be, these individuals step into a crowded World Trade Center elevator.
Wrapped up in their own world, they all ride silently hearing only the sound of the elevator giving notice of each floor. When the elevator stops on the 34th floor, it empties leaving only these five behind. Moments later … their world changes as the collision of a jet into the North Tower incapacitates the elevator.
With no understanding of what has happened and is happening around them, these fives are forced to band together and fight against all odds to escape from the impending horrific collapse. During these critical minutes, a story of courage, faith, and the will to live unfolds.
Movie Trailer
Also, check out this movie app where you can read and share the 9/11 fact cards, provided by Tuesday’s Children and watch behind-the-scenes interviews with Charlie Sheen, Gina Gershon, and Luis Guzman.
Win a 9/11 Movie Prize Pack
One This N That with Olivia reader will win a 9/11 Prize Pack!
The Prize Pack Contains:
1 – 9/11 poster Hand Signed Autographed by star Charlie Sheen
1 – “Hope” Pendant with necklace
1 – Guide to Talking To Your Children About 9/11 thanks to Tuesday’s Children
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jeremy mclaughlin
Monday 11th of September 2017
Learned that 600,000 people were exposed to harmful toxins.
Robin Abrams
Sunday 10th of September 2017
I learned nearly 3000 lost their lives. 400 were firefighters and police officers
Steve Harris
Saturday 9th of September 2017
Thanks for the great giveaway. 9/11 will sadly live on forever.
Linda Madden
Friday 8th of September 2017
The maintenance man gets dispatched to help a tenant with his lock
Sandra Watts
Thursday 7th of September 2017
I learned that 600,000 people were exposed to harmful toxins.