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National Geographic Channel Announces Commemorative Programming Event to Honor 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11On the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, the National Geographic Channel will commemorate the tragic events of that fateful day, and the ongoing war that followed, with a daylong television tribute culled from 10 consecutive years of critically acclaimed 9/11 programming and the world premiere of a new compilation special, 9/11: The Longest War. The programming event begins Sunday, Sept. 11, at 12/11c with encores of Giuliani's 9/11, CIA Confidential: Hunt for Bin Laden, CIA Confidential: 9/11 Mastermind, Witness: D.C. 9/11, 9/11: The Firemen's Story, the Emmy-nominated miniseries Inside 9/11 and a special encore presentation of George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview, followed by the world premiere of a powerful new compilation special, 9/11: The Longest War, airing at 9/8c. "Beginning in 2005 with our critically acclaimed series Inside 9/11, National Geographic Channel has covered the Sept. 11 attacks through unprecedented access, exclusive interviews and in-depth storytelling in a way that no other network has," said Tim Pastore, president of original programming and production. "9/11: The Longest War brings together the best of National Geographic's coverage as we continue our commitment to go beyond what's been widely reported and reveal a clearer picture of the events that shaped our nation and the years that followed." The new two-hour special provides a comprehensive look at the past 15 years - from the buildup to the attacks as the devastating events unfolded, to the military response in the years that followed - leading up to the present day. 9/11: The Longest War draws from a wide range of sources, including over 40 original National Geographic interviews with survivors, first responders, experts, journalists, politicians and military leaders; news footage and eyewitness videos culled from a rarely seen 400-hour archive; and chilling audio recordings from on board the doomed planes and inside air traffic control. Hear from those who worked inside the World Trade Center, whose snap decisions resulted in narrow misses of the attack. Footage from the Pentagon crash site taken shortly after impact captures a raw view of the devastating aftermath. Confronted by a city on its knees, New York City's then Mayor Rudy Giuliani opens up about his own emotions in the midst of crisis, even as word reached him of the deaths of personal friends and the very colleagues he would have turned to for counsel. While some of the nation's top military leaders also weigh in, both Gen. David Petraeus and Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal reflect on the events that forever changed America. Drawing from National Geographic Channel's extensive and critically acclaimed library of series and specials, 9/11: The Longest War offers a 360-degree perspective of the deadliest attack on American soil and the ongoing war on terror that followed. Full Schedule of Sept. 11, 15th Anniversary Commemorative Programming Includes:
Giuliani's 9/11
CIA Confidential: Hunt for Bin Laden
CIA Confidential: 9/11 Mastermind
Witness: D.C. 9/11
9/11: The Firemen's Story
Inside 9/11: The War Continues
Inside 9/11: War on America
George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview
9/11: The Longest War 9/11: The Longest War is produced by National Geographic Channel. Executive producer is Erik Nelson, producers are Robert Zakin and Erin Reuss, and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore. National Geographic Channels The National Geographic Channels (The Channels) form the television and production arm of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society. As a global leader in premium science, adventure and exploration programming, the Channels include: National Geographic Channel (NGC), Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo People and Nat Geo MUNDO. Additionally, the Channels also run the in-house television production unit, National Geographic Studios. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education with entertaining, innovative programming from A-level talent around the world, and with profits that help support the society's mission. Globally, NGC is available in more than 440 million homes in 171 countries and 45 languages, and Nat Geo WILD is available in 131 countries and 38 languages. National Geographic Partners is also a leader in social media, with a fan base of 250 million people across all of its social pages. NGC contributes over 55 million social media fans globally on Facebook (News - Alert) alone. For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com and www.natgeowild.com.
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