For three decades, the Twin Towers dominated the lower edge of Manhattan. 110 stories tall, they helped define a skyline, and a city. And perhaps more than any other architectural creation in the second half of the 20th century, the Twin Towers defined an idea.
Born during the age of space flight and lofty expectations for a post-war America, they reflected the American urge to aim higher. And soaring a quarter of a mile into the sky, they did just that. Back on earth, they were many things to many people. For the documentary film maker Ric Burns, they became what sealed their fate, the symbol of globalization. After their fall, Burns decided to find out how they came to be, as he calls them, the Center of the World.
Guests:
Ric Burns, Documentary filmmaker and Director of “The Center of the World;” Guy Tozzoli, President of The World Trade Centers Association.