Amid rising U.S.-Canada tensions, Windsor hosts screening of 9/11 film

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Documentary about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the United States, tears and Canadian pride?

The answer is yes.

At least, this is the documentary about “You’re Here: From Away Story” by Windsor-born Bill House.

The film takes a closer look at the true character now in the world-renowned story, the Gander community in North Carolina, and opens its arms to thousands of airline passengers and crew, when U.S. empty space was closed immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attack.

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“I think film performances and chronicles are the triumphs of kindness,” House told the Star. “There are some things that are particularly important at the moment.

“We all have all kinds of feelings about our country and our neighbors in the south.”

The documentary featured in a series of weekend screenings hosted by the Windsor International Film Festival, which highlights the relationship between Canada and the United States, a theme that resonates more than ever before, rising tensions between the two countries.

Screenings on Friday and Saturday include Q-An-A with House and House and Brian Mosher, the latter a journalist and the subject of the documentary.

“I’m nervous,” House said of the film screening in his hometown. “Even though I know the movie works well and people love it, it’s really a moment to play for my hometown.

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“It’s great to come back, the people in Wife have been so generous and so enthusiastic. It’s such an honor.”

The film focuses on comforting thousands of real characters in times of chaos and mourning. It tells the story in chronological order, as events unfold through the eyes of people there.

This extraordinary story also inspired the popular musical “From the Far”.

“This movie shows you the power of kindness,” Mosher told The Star. “The people in my hometown gave them everything for those five days, from food (a lot of food) to clothes and places to sleep.

“They deny sleeping themselves to make sure these people who have never seen before have what they need. We showed them love.”

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One of the highlights of the movie It is a scene where a group of Newfoundland and Labradors visit the Zero Memorial in New York City and hear stories of emergency responders who were there on the day of the attack. The musical also enters the plot of the movie in the final scene.

“This movie makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you feel very good about being Canadian,” House said.

– Canadian media files

mholmeshill@postmedia.com

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