'' 8:46 '' is a 2011 drama film that simulates the moments of the September 11 , 2001 attacks on the United States . Directed by Jennifer Gargano ( Azano ) , the film premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival where it was picked up by Virgil Films and Entertainment . The film was released in September 2012 . It won " Best Narrative Short " at the GI Film Festival , " Best Docudrama " and " Best Ensemble Cast " at Atlantic City Cinefest , and was an " Official Selection " of the New York City International Film Festival , Manhattan Film Festival , LA Shorts Fest , GI Film Festival , New Filmmakers New York and Atlantic City Cinefest . A portion of all proceeds of the film were donated to charity Tuesday 's Children . The time , 8:46 , is the time when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed at about 466 mph into North Tower ( 1 WTC ) of the World Trade Center , between floors 93 and 99
American Airlines Flight 11
American Airlines Flight 11
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