I was in my early forties when 9/11 happened. I remember Dan Rather at the six o'clock news saying "good evening, you'll remember this day, for as long as you live." While that was true of course, I never really followed the 9/11 fund drama. I suppose I just didn't think about things like compensation for those injured. However this film brings this fascinating story to light in a way that turned all of those victims into real people. ALL of the performers are first rate!
I must say my opinion of the legal profession as a dirt-ridden tool of the wealthy was also well supported. The idea that CEO families should be made not just solvent, but super-wealthy again infuriated me. It's as if every contingency of life must be made soft and luxurious for the wealthy. Patoohy to that!
The stories of the real people were heartbreaking. The gay partner who was left with nothing had me in tears. It's hard to believe the hard-won progress that has been made in this area since the early years of the twenty first century.
In any case, this is a fascinating look into the whole idea of legal compensation. Well worth a watch!
I must say my opinion of the legal profession as a dirt-ridden tool of the wealthy was also well supported. The idea that CEO families should be made not just solvent, but super-wealthy again infuriated me. It's as if every contingency of life must be made soft and luxurious for the wealthy. Patoohy to that!
The stories of the real people were heartbreaking. The gay partner who was left with nothing had me in tears. It's hard to believe the hard-won progress that has been made in this area since the early years of the twenty first century.
In any case, this is a fascinating look into the whole idea of legal compensation. Well worth a watch!