Boatlift (2011)
Boatlift (2011), directed by Eddie Rosenstein, starring Tom Hanks.
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An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience
Synopsis
From the midst of 9/11, one of the darkest moments in American history, comes this inspiring and relatively unknown story. When the twin towers fell, hundreds of thousands of people ran to the water's edge. They soon realized that Manhattan is, indeed, an island. And that they were trapped. Within moments, an armada of every vessel that could get to the city's seawall spontaneously organized. Dashing into the teeth of danger, hundreds of boats pulled together and, without any formal planning, military or otherwise, they pulled off an ad-hoc sea evacuation that became the largest in history. Their story of courage and resolve reminds us of the powerful spirit that rose among us, on that fateful day. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Directed by Eddie Rosenstein.
- Eddie RosensteinDirector, Producer
- Rick VelleuDirector
- Carlos AlmonteEditing
Trivia
- It premiered on September 8, 2011, a Thursday.
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
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Tom Hanks
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- Eddie Rosenstein Director
- Rick Velleu Director
- Carlos Almonte Editing
- Eddie Rosenstein Producer
Questions about this film
What is Boatlift about?
Boatlift: From the midst of 9/11, one of the darkest moments in American history, comes this inspiring and relatively unknown story. When the twin towers fell, hundreds of thousands of people ran to the water's edge. They soon realized that Manhattan is, indeed, an island. And that they were trapped. Within moments, an armada o…
Who directed Boatlift?
Boatlift was directed by Eddie Rosenstein and Rick Velleu in 2011.
Who stars in Boatlift?
The cast of Boatlift includes Tom Hanks.
How long is Boatlift?
Boatlift runs for 12 minutes, or 0h12.
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