Directed and produced by Emmy® Award winner Amy Schatz, What Happened on September 11 revisits the events of September 11, 2001 to help a younger generation learn about this historical event. The 30-minute documentary short features personal stories from survivors and family members, classroom scenes exploring 9/11 through artwork and poetry, interviews with educators, along with archival news footage and powerful photos. The film also provides background on the construction of the World Trade Center towers, the history of lower Manhattan, the rise of Al-Qaeda and the harrowing experiences of New York residents who found themselves caught up in the unexpected and tragic day. Both thoughtful and informational, What Happened on September 11 puts this historical event into context so that children can better understand what happened that day and its continued effects on the world around us.

Originally released by Home Box Office, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 13, 2019.

Introduction: What Happened on September 11 (1:53); --School Trip to Lower Manhattan (6:04); -- World Trade Center (2:45); -- September 11 In the Classroom (3:34); -- Who and Why (2:37); -- 9/11 Targets (5:25); -- 9/11 Aftermath (6:05); -- Credits: What Happened on September 11 (1:05); .