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9/11: The Longest War
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9/11: The Longest War

2016-09-10 · 127 min · Not rated

TV Movie · War · Documentary · History

In honour of the 15th Anniversary of 9/11, National Geographic Channel is looking back at the very best reporting we have done since this world-changing tragedy first happened using extended excerpts from past specials that relate directly to events leading up to and following the attacks on New York City and Washington DC.

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Directors
Stephen Finnigan, Erik Nelson
Production companies
National Geographic
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

J.V. MartinHost & Narrator
Rudolph GiulianiRudolph GiulianiSelf
David PatraeusSelf
Stanley McChrystalSelf

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