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I Was There

I Was There

20161h 22m

Status

Released

Release

2016

Runtime

1h 22m

Storyline

"When you hit bottom the only way is up."

Gus Johnson (James A. Lee) is a New York City firefighter who barely escaped the World Trade Center on 9/11 and instantly became a hero. Except the only reason he survived was because he panicked and ran away, a secret he kept hidden under PTSD and survivor's guilt. Years later, Samuel Lyons (Carl Ford), a photographer who crossed paths with Gus on 9/11, confronts Gus with a photo that proves Gus was a coward. Samuel blackmails Gus into telling the truth to his family, forcing him into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance which reunites him with his son Frankie (Sebastián Zurita) who enlisted in the military to fight for him.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Jan 1, 2016
Languages
English
Director
Jorge Valdés-Iga
Jorge Valdés-Iga
Production Countries
Mexico

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