SummaryAn examination of the psychological impact of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the New York firefighters who arrived first on the scene. (Turn of the Century Pictures)
Directed By:Étienne Sauret
Collateral Damages
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Casts a somewhat different light on the trauma of 9/11 and particularly on its long, devastating aftermath.
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In Collateral Damages, we are witness to heroism, all right, but it's a heroism unsullied by sentimentality.
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While much of what is said here has been recounted in previous forums -- the special Sept. 11 episode of TV's "Third Watch" being a prime example -- the redundancy doesn't deprive the commentary of its power.
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Even if you're feeling a little numbed by the spate of films dealing with 9/11, make an exception for this important documentary.
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Sauret's approach isn't the most artful, but it doesn't have to be. Hearing his subjects speak for themselves is good enough.
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The final image of the snow-covered landfill, having consumed the debris, provides a kind of closure for Sauret. But for the firemen, the nightmare continues.
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The film's real flaw is its limited focus.
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Production Company:
- Turn of the Century Pictures
Release Date:Mar 3, 2004
Duration:1 h 7 m
