In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, today’s guest is Tony Rooke,
producer of the recent documentary “Incontrovertible.” The film focuses on the question,
why did World Trade Center Building 7 fall, when it was not struck by a plane?
“Incontrovertible” also is unique among 9/11 documentaries in that most of the individuals in the film
are emergency responders – firefighters or police.
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