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The Center of the World (1946-2003)

Examines the rise and fall of the World Trade Center -- from its conception in the post-World War II economic boom, through its controversial construction in the 1960s and 1970s, to its tragic demise in the fall of 2001 and extraordinary response of the city in its aftermath.

English
  • Originally Aired September 8, 2003
  • Runtime 240 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Notes Is the series finale
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Name Type Role
Ric Burns Writer
James Sanders Writer
Bebe Neuwirth Guest Star
George Plimpton Guest Star
Ric Burns Director