The Center of the World (1946–2003)

Examines the rise and fall of the World Trade Center -- from its conception in the post-World War II economic boom, through its controversial construction in the 1960s and 1970s, to its tragic demise in the fall of 2001 and extraordinary response of the city in its aftermath.

Writing:
  • Ric Burns
  • James Sanders

Stars:
Release Date: 1999-11-14
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.5/10
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 120

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