Gary Sinise 9/11 documentary wants to inspire Americans with hope

Published September 7, 2026 7:00am ET



Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans still remember where they were, what they saw, and how they felt as the nation was suddenly under attack. A new documentary wants to show audiences something else to remember: the extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness that came out of that tragic day.

Award-winning filmmaker, Michael Gier, spent years researching stories of unexpected hope and resilience for his documentary, The Heroism and Resiliency of 9-11: From Tragedy to Triumph.

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