9/11 Memories Sought for Watertown Documentary

A project in Watertown, "25 Years Later: Revisiting the North Country on 9/11," is seeking community memories for a locally produced documentary. This documentary will precede three performances of Brian Sloan's play "WTC View" at The Strand, featuring Q&A sessions with the author. The initiative, supported by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, aims to combine personal accounts with the semi-autobiographical play.

Producers Tanya Roy and Craig Thornton are arranging interviews for the documentary, with videographer Joshua Monnat and composer Joseph Foy collaborating on the film. "WTC View," directed by Thornton, explores the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The play is scheduled for performances on September 11, 12, and 13, with the documentary looping before each show. Author Brian Sloan is expected to attend September 11 and 13 showings for discussions. The "WTC View" play centers on a New York City man advertising for a roommate with a "WTC view" just before the attacks. The play delves into navigating shock and grief, as the character opens his home to others affected by the tragedy. The 2005 film adaptation of Sloan's play gained international recognition, screening at numerous film festivals.