Plot Synopsis

RISING: REBUILDING GROUND ZERO takes a comprehensive look at one of the most daunting construction jobs America has ever undertaken -- restoring a sacred site and constructing the new 104-story One World Trade Center. Building four skyscrapers, a transportation hub, a museum and a memorial featuring the largest man-made waterfall in history presents an unprecedented set of engineering challenges. From the design to the materials to the raw emotions and heavy hearts, RISING: REBUILDING GROUND ZERO chronicles the teamwork and innovation involved in reining in a beast of planning, timing and coordination. The special event series also looks at the rebirth of Lower Manhattan through the eyes of the residents who survived the horrors of 9/11 to reclaim and rebuild their neighborhood. To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Discovery premiered this six-part series on Thursday, August 25 and concluded it on Thursday, September 1 from 8-11pm ET/PT each night. RISING: REBUILDING GROUND ZERO was executive produced by Steven Spielberg.