Post by donnieb on Aug 26, 2007 9:31:20 GMT -4
I thought you might want to know about a new (to me, at least) documentary that aired on The History Channel (US) yesterday (Saturday 11 August 2007).
It's called "9/11 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction". It's two full hours long. Here's a link to the web site: www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=240087
Unfortunately they aren't showing any upcoming reruns.
I saw most of it. It covers all the major "Truth Movement" claims, including sections on the Twin Towers, Pentagon, Flight 93, #7 World Trade Center, lack of military response, and more. Many of our favorite CTists were interviewed, including the three main "Loose Change" folks and the leading lights of "Scholars for 9/11 Truth". On the other side, one important voice was that of the fellow behind the Popular Mechanics debunking.
The tone of the show was right on target. The truthers were, IMHO, "PWNED!!1!"
There were a couple minor points that could have been handled better, or truther claims that went unchallenged -- similar to the "glove in the vacuum box" situation in the Apollo Hoax show that featured Jay Windley. But overall, it was a big win for rationality. I must say, I wouldn't have expected that from the History Channel of late.
Anyhow, you may want to keep an eye out for any future replays.
(Note: I posted an almost identical review in General Discussions on BAUT.)
It's called "9/11 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction". It's two full hours long. Here's a link to the web site: www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=240087
Unfortunately they aren't showing any upcoming reruns.
I saw most of it. It covers all the major "Truth Movement" claims, including sections on the Twin Towers, Pentagon, Flight 93, #7 World Trade Center, lack of military response, and more. Many of our favorite CTists were interviewed, including the three main "Loose Change" folks and the leading lights of "Scholars for 9/11 Truth". On the other side, one important voice was that of the fellow behind the Popular Mechanics debunking.
The tone of the show was right on target. The truthers were, IMHO, "PWNED!!1!"
There were a couple minor points that could have been handled better, or truther claims that went unchallenged -- similar to the "glove in the vacuum box" situation in the Apollo Hoax show that featured Jay Windley. But overall, it was a big win for rationality. I must say, I wouldn't have expected that from the History Channel of late.
Anyhow, you may want to keep an eye out for any future replays.
(Note: I posted an almost identical review in General Discussions on BAUT.)
