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Take a closer look at the buildings that symbolized American prosperity while standing, and offered a melancholy symbol of a more innocent era after they fell, in this documentary that explores the remarkable history of a vanished landmark. Filmed just months before the tragic events of September 11, 2001, this intimate look at the construction and history of the World Trade Center offers interviews with the engineers, contractors, and architects who made the dream of this engineering marvel a breathtaking reality, as well as exploring the controversy and architectural innovations surrounding its construction.