Top of the World (2026)

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CNN Films Top of the World explores Windows on the World, the iconic restaurant that occupied the 106th and 107th floors of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. It was more than a dining destination; it was a symbol of New York, where the city’s skyline, global ambition and diverse workforce came together under one roof.

At its height, Windows on the World was the highest-grossing standalone restaurant in the United States and a cultural crossroads where more than 60 languages were spoken among the staff. For many who worked there, it was a gateway to opportunity and an entry point into American life, where careers were built, families supported and a tight-knit community formed that reflected the city’s immigrant spirit. That community was forever changed on September 11, 2001, when the attacks on the World Trade Center claimed the lives of 79 Windows employees and reshaped the lives of those who survived.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the 50th anniversary of the opening of Windows on the World, CNN Original Series Top of the World is directed and executive produced by Academy Award®-nominated, Emmy® Award-winning filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen (RBG, JULIA, GABBY GIFFORDS: Won’t Back Down, and the forthcoming AMELIA).

Top of the World premieres Labor Day on CNN and streaming next day on the CNN app with a subscription.

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