Teaching About 9-11 - Six Exceptional Films That Can Bring the Story of 9-11 to Life For Your Kids

9/11 - The Filmmakers' Commemorative Edition - Onmovie handles difficult material with respect. This film is
the morning of September 11, 2001, two Frenchfamily friendly, but with mature conflict.
brothers, Jules and Gedeon Naudet, were working onMeeting Osama Bin Laden is extremely informative
a documentary about a rookie New York Citydocumentary about the life, works, and philosophy of
firefighter. Hearing a sound in the sky, Jules turned hisOsama Bin Laden. If the saying is true, "know thy
camera upward--just in time to film the only existingenemy as thyself," then this important documentary
image of the first plane crashing into the World Tradetracing Bin Laden's life is a must see. Family friendly,
Center. On that fateful morning, Jules and Gedeonbut with mature content.
became eyewitnesses to the most shocking andFrontline: The Al Qaeda Files is an exceptional Frontline
defining moment of our time. With cameras rolling, theyepisode examining the birth, religion, extremism, and
followed NYC firefighters into the heart of Groundpolitics of Al Qeada. Best of all, you can view it for
Zero to document heroism first hand. This film is familyfree on the Frontline website.
friendly, and perhaps the most powerful and honestThe 50 Years War - Israel & The Arabs
production of this day ever recorded.examines the conflict between Israel and its Middle
Looking For My Brother is an incredibly personal andEastern neighbors. Using archival footage and
moving documentary about one man's search for hisextensive interviews, this two-video set produced by
brother in the aftermath of 9/11. Family friendly, but withPBS begins by explaining the conditions in Palestine at
mature content.the end of World War II and the crisis created by the
Flight 93: The Movie is an intense made for TV movieEuropean exodus of Jews after the Holocaust. It
about the events that took place on Flight 93 theexplains the withdrawal of the British, the formation of
morning of September 11, 2001. Originally broadcast onIsrael, the local struggles intensified by the cold war, the
the A & E Network, the film focuses on theSix Day War, and more. This skillful, dramatic, and
passengers who took the plane - they include Tombalanced production is a must see for any young
Burnett, Todd Beamer, and Mark Bingham. Producedperson studying modern history. Family friendly, but with
with the cooperation of the family members of thosemature content.
who perished on Flight 93, this well-crafted television