America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)

Actors and musicians honor those fallen in the September 11 disasters.

Directors:

Joel Gallen, Beth McCarthy-Miller

Writers:

Eli Attie, Bill Clark,

Stars:

Muhammad Ali, Halle Berry, Jon Bon Jovi

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Muhammad Ali	...	Himself
Halle Berry	...	Herself
Jon Bon Jovi	...	Himself - Performer
Bono	...	Himself - Performer (as U2)
Wes Borland	...	Himself - Performer (as Limp Bizkit)
Amy Brenneman	...	Herself
Mike Campbell	...	Himself - Performer
Mariah Carey	...	Herself - Performer
Jim Carrey	...	Himself
Alvin Chea	...	Himself (as Take 6)
Adam Clayton	...	Himself - Performer (as U2)
George Clooney	...	Himself
Cindy Crawford	...	Herself
Sheryl Crow	...	Herself
Tom Cruise	...	Himself

Storyline

A two-hour telethon, which aired on all the major TV networks (and a host of cable networks), where celebrities raised money for the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, and the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania.

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Plot Keywords:

september 11 2001 | celebrity | tribute | respect | memorial | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 2001 (USA)

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Line by Line Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Aired live and commercial-free on Friday, September 21, 2001 simultaneously on more than 30 networks.

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Connections

Featured in Greater Than the Greatest (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Hero"
Written by Mariah Carey
Performed by Mariah Carey

User Reviews

Stars aplenty gather in honor of those who perished on 9/11.

This TV special is a true honor to watch as actors and musicians gather to show homage to those who died in the wake of terrorist attacks on America. The actors give shortened asides to describe the firefighters, policemen and innocent civilians who were involved in the catastrophic event of September 11, 2001. The various singers pour out heart-felt songs that eerily describe the terrorist act. Worth noting, Bruce Springsteen steals the show with his rendition of "My City's in Ruin".