102 Minutes That Changed America

102 Minutes That Changed America

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102 Minutes That Changed America is a 102-minute American television special documentary film that was produced by History and premiered commercial-free on September 11, 2008, marking the seventh anniversary of the attacks.

The film depicts in virtually real time the New York-based events of the September 11 attacks primarily using raw video footage from mostly amateur citizen journalists. The documentary is accompanied by an 18-minute documentary short called I-Witness to 9/11, which features interviews with nine firsthand eyewitnesses who captured the video footage on camera.

According to this film, most of the archival video footage was in possession of the U.S. government but was released to History years after 9/11.

This film was shown on Channel 4 in the UK, France 3 in France and History Channel in Brazil on Monday 07 September 2009. In The Netherlands it was shown on SBS6 on Wednesday 09 September 2009.

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  1. The name of the movie should be "102 minutes that changed the world"

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  2. it breaks my heart. I was born in 2004 so I didn't witness it live but once I studied about it since 5th grade. Its broken my heart. Forever remembered.

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  3. The video has been taken down.

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  4. I forced myself to watch it, because it was so surreal and unbelievable. RIP to all those innocent citizens and first responders we lost and may they be resting in peace. We must not forget because history does repeat itself. We must all stick together and pray on this fateful day every year for the rest of our lives. Pray for the innocent citizens and first responders and their families who suffered this loss. My father "this was the worst event in American history since Pearl Harbor". He was very saddened. RIP Dad and I will always remember what you said on this day and all other worldly things you taught me. RIP!

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  5. God Bless all those innocent people who lost their lives and the people who are still dying today from the dust and rubble xx

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  6. i watched this the other day one thought that kept popping up was THAT IS REALLY BAD PLACE TO STAND when you see video of someone filming right under the WTC when it was on fire

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  7. Sure looked like controlled demolitions, especially the collapse of building 7 hours afterwards. Architects and engineer groups are asking questions, based on knowledge and professional ethics. The world must be told the truth.

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  8. Having spent 30 years in law enforcement, it is sad to encounter people that live in a world of paranoia and conspiracies around every corner. Much of what is held back from public consumption is not to deceive, but to be able to carry out missions without broadcasting the game plan.

    Some individuals see this as violating the public's right to know. However the public doesn't have the right to know everything. What a citizen in Chicago needs to know is far different than what those in law enforcement and the military gather in intelligence. Perhaps some of the conspiracy theorists should realize that their right to voice their opinions bolstered by conjecture and falsehoods is protected by the very people whose sworn duty is to protect them and that right.

    Every profession has "bad seeds" . But to vilify with a broad brush those that protect is
    deceit of ones self. Unfortunately the military and law enforcement must keep "secrets" from the general public to protect. That necessity doesn't constitute a "conspiracy" against the citizenry.

    I took part in the investigation of the bombing of the Murrah building in Oklahoma City.
    I suppose that makes me and my co-workers part of that "conspiracy".

    But I can tell you no matter who you think the conspirators are, they will continue to protect your rights. They will continue to run toward danger while others are running away. These "conspirators" have chosen professions to give so much for those who care so little.

    Perhaps those that think the withholding of sensitive information constitutes a cover-up should realize there are real bad guys out there that may live in their neighborhood...........and work hard to find out what the "good guys" know.

    9/11 has justifiably been blamed, in part, on the lack of/misinterpretation of intelligence.
    You can't have your cake and eat it too. We either beef up methods of finding out what the "bad guys" are planning and take them out or invite them for coffee and bring them up to date on our "secrets".

    Yes there is one huge conspiracy that can gladly be acknowledged.......the conspiracy to capture or kill the Jihadists who might make your loved ones the next target. Think about that the next time you go to the mall, ride a bus, attend a sporting event or take in a movie. There are people out there that are "conspiring" to keep you and your children safe. And that is a FACT.

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  9. The passionate origins most of these comments emanate from, could be comparable to a Noble righteousness. So, I guess the relevance of my intelligence, cognition and even self-confidence are at stake, from the words I volunteer here:
    -"Wake up".
    -"See the truth hidden in the lies".
    -"It's only propaganda masking a sinister scheme".
    -"Question everything, trust nothing".
    -"You're a fool if you believe your eyes".

    Okay, I won't accept any information that comes from an established institution.
    I'll only believe in those conclusions that Theorist's insist I'm an idiot..... if I do not.

    Now what? Bask in the glow of having snuffed-out the Illuminati?

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  10. Watching this I got older: Not smarter!

    History written through the prism of American Exceptionalism!

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  11. The owners of the history channel are part of the terrorist group called the IMF and the Federal Reserve experts at creating False Flag Wars throughout the world with the help of national leaders throughtout the world. National leaders are owned by the Private Banking Industry others also owned are congressmen, senators,lobbyist,oh hell all of government. Those governments who will not participate are labbled ' terrorists ' and attacked by the governments owned by the Private Banking Industry. So if you are a government that puts its people first you will be attacked by governments that put Private Banking profits first while disregarding its people. War, ressions, depressions don't just happen they are deliberately planned and carried out by the Private Banking Industry just to make more money.

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  12. I remember I was in seventh grade taking graduation pictures then all of a sudden we were called to a class and watched this unfold. Never forget it, I really do not care who did this to the U.S. I just feel for the families who lost loved ones.

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  13. Made possible by tha fascist Us governmant and its allies, Federal Reserve and Imf and Military Industrial Complex. Oh yeah, the ones who profit from this," THE TOP ONE PERCENTERS ".

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  14. it was defenitely bush, just like his father killed kennedy. i agree with nowaypal

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  15. god please forgive the terrorists they know not what they did

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  16. What happened tp loose change final cut?

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  17. The God that founded America, has the power protect America

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  18. history channel...lol..like they haven't faked our past like they are trying to fake our future. This is an obvious effort to quell those that are asking questions. As brezinski said: It used to be easier to control a million than to kill a million, now it is easier to kill a million than to control a million. These are demonic spirits guiding these people. Learn to fight the demons through Jesus...he did it often and he's the last one they want you to know about.

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  19. Who is the guy at hour 1:15-1:16? Secret Service? What is he doing in there I wonder. He looks too calm and too prepared for me. Like he knows that building 7 is coming down.

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  20. I think the most amazing thing about September 11th, irrespective of who the finger of blame is pointed at, is that it had the ability to compel an American TV network to show 102 minutes of television WITHOUT A SINGLE COMMERCIAL BREAK. UNBELIEVABLE!

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  21. This was a good Documentary!!! Definitely a terrible terrible day! 102 Minutes that changed alot of things, not just America. The Documentary was full of Footage that I had never encountered. But I didn't see REAL PLANES!!!! Not a single one!!!! I wanted to see Planes going in!!! I didn't see that...I hear of people in the Documentary mentioning Planes and stuff but I wanted to see for myself!!! ..Sheesh! No planes were shown throughout the Documentary until the very end of it (and only one was shown) when they brought those 'Witnesses' who they say had filmed the events, but that's not good enough, Before the interviews with the 'witnesses' everything was real but after the 'witnesses' it was not so real. I hate that, So, no plane hit the Twin Towers then?! The second plane looked almost real just around 1:45:57 but why wasn't it brought before those 'witnesses' talking and why wasn't it filmed from another location/angle????!!! To me, the buildings collapsing until they've completely disappeared is much more of a bigger issue than 'planes' hitting them. And Yes, I know people we're shocked I saw that in the Documentary, Those people at the end of the Documentary were really unnecessary, I can think for myself.

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  22. More of the same... I feel for the victims but these idiots that troll through and leave bullsht comments about the 9/11 cover-up are sick puppies...

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  23. awakenthyself888- the reason why you would want to turn this documentary off only after ten minutes 888 is that without the bell sit of the herder sheep dont know which way to go. shut up and sit down!

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  24. what seperates this documentary from the others is its non-narrative presentation . if these images as they appear are true to their time and place in history and as they are repeated in this documentary represent what many people demand to know and suspect the u.s. government is with-holding and that is the truth about what happened that day. we know its not the work of terrorists,and if its not an "inside job"by the u.s. government. the absence of a full-scale investigation is either,{A} a confession of guilt by the govt., or {B} grounds for the removal of the govt. by the people as described in the declaration of independence and ratified in the constitution of the united states of america. siting a non action by the u.s. govt. whereby LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS (inalienable rights endowed to us by our creator.) clearly having been violated. or(C) Both A and B . im thinking (C) thats all, good night and god bless

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  25. People need to open their eyes....

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