Trapped beneath the rubble, two officers fight for survival as a nation grapples with unthinkable tragedy.
Tense and earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and YouTube (free).
No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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