In 2001 , Hanlon convinced the Fire Commissioner to allow him to shoot a documentary about Tony Benetatos , a probationary , or " probie " , firefighter . During filming , the September 11 attacks took place . Hanlon finally released his documentary as the series '' 9/11 '' , which aired on CBS . Hanlon won an Emmy Award , a Peabody Award and the Edward R. Murrow Award for the documentary
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
James Hanlon