Tonight's Films, in Voorhees Hall, near the corner of George and Hamilton streets.
"Ground Up: 10 Years after 9/11" “The brave are those who see imminent danger and still walk into it.” That's how Maureen Fanning, widow of New York firefighter and battalion chief Jack Fanning, describes the selfless sacrifice the FDNY made on Sept. 11, 2001. Over 340 New York City firefighters died in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. The bravest of the brave; they were fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands. This is the story of their widows and children, and the resilience, courage, and indomitable human spirit embodied by those who have survived extraordinary loss. It also celebrates the myriad contributions that 9/11 families have extended to their communities as they seek ways to honor those who were lost. 2011; 32 min.
"New York Says Thank You" This is an epic documentary that follows the 9/11 survivors and FDNY firefighters who each year, on the anniversary of 9/11, fan out across the United States to help rebuild communities devastated by disaster as their way to say 'Thank You' for the help New York City received after 9/11. The film encompasses the spirit the world showed New York on the days, weeks and months following 9/11. Each year, the members of the communities that they help pay it forward the next year, and what started from a small seed has grown into a movement comprising over 3,000 volunteers. A story of devastation, strength, healing, compassion, but most importantly – of heart. 2011; 86 min.
