In the days after September 11, 2001, journalist Peter Laufer setout on a cross-country journey to capture America at its most vulnerableand united. Traveling from Washington, DC, to California, he documented thevoices, faces, and emotions of a diverse cross section of citizensgrappling with tragedy, resilience, and what it meant to be American inthat moment. Ten years later, and again on the 20th anniversary, he retraced his trip across the country, reconnecting with Americans to learn how theirperspectives had shifted as the nation healed, adapted, and faced newchallenges. The result is a remarkable chronicle spanning two decades(2001, 2011, and 2021), one that reveals both the enduring spirit andthe evolving identity of America. With raw honesty and heartfelt testimony, We Are All Americanscommemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through the words and imagesof typical people whose stories speak to the heart of our sharedhumanity. Key Features: Firsthand interviews with Americans reflecting on 9/11 and its aftermathThree cross-country journeys capturing diverse perspectives across states and regionsIntimate portrait photography paired with interviewsDocuments 20 years of national transformation through lived experienceThis deeply moving portrait offers a rare and authentic lookat how a nation—and its citizens—continue to define what it means to beAmerican
