Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero

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History Documentary hosted by Ed Harris, published by Discovery Channel in 2011 - English narration

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Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero Chronicling the historic reconstruction of Ground Zero, Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero, showcases the men and women determined to rebuild and restore a sacred site, constructing the new, 104-story One World Trade Centre. Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of September 11th, the series celebrates the grit, the drive and the audacious imagination of these unforgettable characters bonded in grief but united in purpose. From the iron workers who lost brothers and friends, to the architect who dreams of a new dawn for New York City, to the family members who seek closure and solace, Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero assembles a cast of real people facing the highest stakes in their professional lives - to meet their construction deadline and to do honour to the victims and their families. With emotional precision, incredible access and deft storytelling, this series captures a city and a country moving forward but never forgetting.

[edit] Ep 1:Reclaiming the Skyline 1

Nearly a decade after 9/11, construction of the One World Trade Center continues. Examine the master plans for New York's greatest future landmark and most optimistic symbol

[edit] Ep 2:Reclaiming the Skyline 2

Examine the features that will make the One World Trade Center technologically unique, including America's fastest elevators, unprecedented sustainability and a 40-storey spire

[edit] Ep 3:A Gateway to New York

As work on the One World Trade Center continues, track the progress of the Transportation Hub, which will provide downtown New York with a station fit to rival Grand Central

[edit] Ep 4:A New City

Meet the men and women whose neighbourhood was devastated by 9/11 and see how they have rebuilt their homes and businesses. Also explore the east side of One World Trade Centre

[edit] Ep 5:Stories from the Pile

Explore the National 9/11 Museum as its builders and curators prepare to open a display which includes stairs, crushed fire engines and the original foundations of the Twin Towers

[edit] Ep 6:A Place to Mourn

The pressure is on to complete the Memorial Plaza for the tenth anniversary of 9/11. The plans include huge fountains flowing across Ground Zero and a forest of 400 trees