Dust to Dust: The Health Effects of 9/11 (2006)
Thousands of first responders breathed in asbestos for weeks.
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Synopsis
Documents the health crisis among World Trade Center first responders exposed to massive amounts of asbestos and other toxins in the dust cloud from the collapsed towers. Narrated by Steve Buscemi. Broadcast on Sundance Channel on September 11, 2006. Follows firefighters, police officers, and cleanup workers as they develop respiratory diseases and cancers — including mesothelioma — from their rescue and recovery work.
Our Review
The 9/11 asbestos exposure story is one of the most important in recent history. Thousands of first responders breathed in asbestos-laden dust for weeks without adequate protection. This documentary puts human faces on the ongoing health consequences and the fight for medical monitoring and compensation through the Zadroga Act. Steve Buscemi's narration adds gravitas to an already powerful film.
Who Should Watch
First responders and their families. Veterans. Anyone interested in occupational exposure from disaster response.
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What Critics Say
“A tragic, cautionary tale about heroism, survival, and ultimately betrayal.”
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