Title: The Center of the World (1946–2003) Plot: This narrative chronicles the evolution of the World Trade Center, beginning with its inception during the post-World War II economic expansion. It delves into the contentious building process of the 1960s and 1970s, culminating in its heartbreaking destruction in September 2001. The story also highlights the remarkable resilience and response of the city in the wake of this tragedy, showcasing the profound impact the towers had on New York and the world.
Show
New York: A Documentary Film
Episode
S01E08
Air Date
Sep 08, 2003
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Invasion Of The Land
S01E01
The Country and the City (1609–1825)
S01E02
Taking to the Air
S01E02
Order and Disorder (1825–1865)
S01E03
The Silk Spinners
S01E03
Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)
S01E04
Intimate Relations
S01E04
The Power and the People (1898–1918)
S01E05
Supersocieties
S01E05
Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
S01E06
City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)
S01E07
The City and the World (1945–2000)
S01E08
The Center of the World (1946–2003)