: Filmmakers Gédéon and Jules Naudet were following Engine 7, Ladder 1 in Lower Manhattan when the first plane hit. Jules Naudet captured the only clear footage of American Airlines Flight 11 striking the North Tower.
: Unlike political or investigative documentaries, this film remains strictly focused on the emotional and physical experiences of the firefighters. Critical Analysis and Reception 911 - Naudet Documentary
The Naudet brothers' documentary, titled , is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and essential historical documents of the September 11 attacks. Originally intended to be a lighthearted look at the training of "probie" (rookie) firefighter Tony Benetatos, it accidentally became a harrowing firsthand account of the most significant event in modern American history. Overview of the Documentary : Filmmakers Gédéon and Jules Naudet were following