The second part of the film disclose issues and concerns about our quest for resolutions to the City and Government to improve equal access within the NYC MTA transit system that failed to meet the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing commuters, evacuation designed safe areas under the subway stations for both the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, the Deaf-Blind and people with disabilities, 9-1-1 accessible emergency procedures, emergency preparedness for immediate evacuation, information on alert systems, accessible emergency communication and notification within the law enforcement, hospitals, and fire department -- all within the city, state and federal operating system. The list goes on. "When information is 'not accessible' for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, then ignorance kills, silence kills, fear kills, and neglect kills. INFORMATION IS POWER," quoted Jade.

It's a chilling and somber documentary that provides an in-depth look at what it was like for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the city that day.

The documentary has voiceovers for all the Deaf and Hard of Hearing interviewees and is narrated by Sheree Devereax in English subtitles.

Long version is 144 minutes. Short Version is 88 minutes.

9/11 FEAR IN SILENCE: THE FORGOTTEN UNDERDOGS is currently seeking distribution.




9/11 FEAR IN SILENCE: THE FORGOTTEN UNDERDOGS is a compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information, or be delivered from danger on September 11, 2001.

The first part of the film takes the viewers on a personal journey into the lives of the World Trade Center survivors and witnesses which exposes unique individuals' testimonies and unveils their perspectives about the attacks on the World Trade Center; their testimonies disclose how they survived 9/11, conquering their fears, and sharing their views about the evils of terrorism. They question how the Extreme Nationalist parties can practice Faith and Christianity yet endorse mass destructions and participate in terrorism activities.