Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after 9/11, this gripping documentary tells the untold story of the 170 people trapped inside Windows on the World, the iconic restaurant on the top floors of the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
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Trapped Above 9/11 Impact Zone: The Inside Story Of 73 Restaurant Workers | Windows On The World
Type: Clip • Published 2026-09-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yeen Nie Hoe
- Screenplay & Story
- Yeen Nie Hoe
- Original Score
- Charlie Mole
- Original Title
- Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Make Waves, Waveline Films, CNA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yeen Nie Hoe
Yeen Nie Hoe
Charlie Mole
Nelson Hume, Rangoli Agarwal, Marco Cervi
Mairin O'Faolain
Yeen Nie Hoe, Leo Gizzi, Sarah Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
Yeen Nie Hoe
Director
Yeen Nie Hoe
Writer
Yeen Nie Hoe
Producer
Mairin O'Faolain
Editor
Nelson Hume
Director of Photography
Rangoli Agarwal
Director of Photography
Marco Cervi
Director of Photography
Charlie Mole
Original Music Composer
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What is Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story about?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, this gripping documentary tells the untold story of the 170 people trapped inside Windows on the World, the iconic restaurant on the top floors of the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
Who directed Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story?
Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story was directed by Yeen Nie Hoe.
Who stars in Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story?
The principal cast of Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story includes Christien Anholt, Chloe Zeitounian, Joseph W. Pfeifer.
When was Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story released and how long is it?
Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Windows on the World: 9/11's Forgotten Story was composed by Charlie Mole.