9/11: Chaos on the Comms
9/11 Chaos on the Comms chronicles the struggles faced by Civilian FAA and military personnel to take back control of the sky. Official aviation and military recordings paint a vivid picture of the immediate response to the deadliest attack suffered on American soil. Hear the crackling communications of America’s first line of aerial defence as unsuspecting personnel are thrust into the midst of a new type of warfare. Unable to establish direct lines of communication between the necessary authorities holding intelligence, Air traffic controllers and military personnel responsible for the protection of the Eastern Seaboard are cast into chaos and confusion. In the midst of the chaos, erroneous reports of phantom flights to delayed disclosures cast doubt on the effectiveness of the response. Through official FAA, Airline, and Military recordings, retrace the harrowing events that took place on Tuesday, September 11th. Events that triggered the largest overhaul of United States security protocols ever seen. Discover the disarray, distress, and devastation caused in Chaos on the Comms.
Starring
Betty Ong, Nydia Gonzalez
Director
Piers Garland