7 Days in September

7 Days in September is a powerful documentary about 09/11. The film has immense impact on me for a couple of reasons. My Aunt Lydia and her family lived in Soho at the time of the attacks. That was frightening. I was in third grade and did not really know much about New York geography, in fact I did not know about the World Trade Center. Hearing about the destruction being wrought in the Big Apple drove my mind away from my upcoming birthday towards anger. I was full of anger, and I did not know why, just that I was furious. Also, recently my family took a trip to NYC. It is an amazing city, full of interesting people, great food, and there is always something going on. You never would have guessed this city had been gone through the most succsessful terroist attack the world has seen. The city projects strength, its buildings are enormous, the people are everywhere, and the baseball team dominates. We spent a day just walking through the city, observing. We stopped to read a wall, a memorial to those lost in the attacks. Pictures, notes, flowers, there were literally thousands of objects placed there to honor the fallen. AFter viewing the film, I understand how strong this city truly is. The community suppourted everyone and was full of love. Never has a city come together quite like New York post-90/11.