9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero

Following the September 11 attacks, New York City faced the challenge of reconstruction. This documentary explores how over 5,000 citizens gathered for the largest town hall meeting in American history to address fast-tracked redevelopment plans for Ground Zero. While the participants initially met to vote on six city proposals, they ultimately rejected the official top-down strategy. By charting their own course, these citizens influenced the final outcome of the site's development, providing a case study on the functioning of democracy.

The film was directed by Josh Sabey and produced by Lisa Sabey and Robbie Shinder through Matters Media. The production features a credited cast of 23 people appearing as themselves, including George Pataki, Paul Goldberger, Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Stephen Heintz, Arthur Fried, and Lenny Lind. Released on June 5, 2026, in the United States, the documentary has a runtime of 72 minutes.