Series synopsis
Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero is an American documentary television series that premiered on Discovery on August 25, 2011. It ended on September 1, 2011. It stars Ed Harris.
A massive effort is currently under way to reshape ground zero into an expansive 16-acre complex the likes of which has never been seen before. To document this historic effort, we are on the ground alongside the men and women who are making this vision a reality until the nationally televised unveiling of the new ground zero with President Barack Obama on Sept. 11, 2011.
Premise
A massive effort is currently under way to reshape ground zero into an expansive 16-acre complex the likes of which has never been seen before. To document this historic effort, we are on the ground alongside the men and women who are making this vision a reality until the nationally televised unveiling of the new ground zero with President Barack Obama on Sept. 11, 2011.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ed Harris as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 25, 2011 | September 1, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reclaiming the Skyline (1) From Steven Spielberg comes the story of Americans rebuilding a 16 acre plot in lower Manhattan, and healing a nation in the process. The new World Trade Center, which will rise 1,776 ft, will embody America's physical response to the 9/11 attacks. |
August 25, 2011 |
| 2 |
Reclaiming the Skyline (2) Producer Steven Spielberg presents the new World Trade Center. About to reach the 1000 ft mark, it is effectively reclaiming the New York City skyline. However it is more than just an engineering marvel, it demonstrates that America is rising. |
August 25, 2011 |
| 3 |
Stories from the Pile Steven Spielberg presents the National 9/11 museum, which will use physical remnants of the tragedy, including first response vehicles & the original steel footings of the towers 80 ft underground, to tell the story of America's darkest day. |
August 25, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 25, 2011 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2011 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |