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9/11: Inside the President's War Room
Documentary · History · 2021
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Movie details
9/11: Inside the President's War Room
“See the crisis unfold through the eyes of the president and his closest advisors.”
2021 Documentary · History 1h 29m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over 9/11: Inside the President's War Room?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Adam Wishart
George W. Bush
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Dick Cheney
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Condoleezza Rice
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Colin Powell
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Norman Mineta
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Ari Fleischer
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Joshua Bolten
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Court is in session
Put 9/11: Inside the President's War Room on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.