9/11 terror film causes tears
- ITN
9/11 terror film causes tears
Families of those killed in the September 11 terror attacks break down as United 93 premieres in New York. It was an emotional time as sounds of crying and sobbing rung around the theatre as the controversial film recreating the scenes on the hijacked United Airlines flight 93 wrapped up. (Pic: Universal) The families of the doomed flight's 40 passengers and crew who attended the premiere all supported the film and gave their blessing, although there has been heavy criticism for releasing the film so soon after the event and before wounds have healed. One New York cinema had to pull the trailer from their screens as it was upsetting viewers, sparking huge debates within the industry. The film features brutal highjacking scenes and as the lights came up after the film's conclusion, the sounds of sobbing and weeping filled the room. The family of the victims were given a standing ovation when they entered the cinema with director Paul Greengrass saying it was 'humbling' to bring his movie to New York. Families of the dead helped Greengrass with his research telling him what clothes their loved ones wore when they died and what sort of sweets they may be eating. Nancy Bernstein, whose brother-in-law Mark 'Mickey' Rothenberg was on the flight said she approved of the film. She said: 'I had to see it. I think it's important, like Schindler's List is important to see.' Greegrass told the audience 'Remembering is painful, it's difficult, but it can be inspiring and it can give wisdom.' Universal Pictures is to donate 10% of it's takings on the opening weekend to the Flight 93 National Memorial Fund.
ITN | April 26, 2006
