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The 9/11 Surfer

6.020111h 30mMovieDocumentary

Immediately after 9/11, rumors emerged of someone who had 'surfed' the debris to safety. A Discovery Channel documentary on the 11th anniversary of the tragedy told the story of survivor Pasquale Buzzelli, who may or may not be the surfer.

DirectorSteve Humphries

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Cast · Directed by Steve Humphries

PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Narrator
SF
Steve Fishman
Himself - New York Magazine Journalist
SZ
Steve Zeitlin
Voice

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