What is the plot of WTC View?

A film about finding connection and healing in the aftermath of national trauma

What are the key story phases in WTC View?

The story of WTC View progresses through these phases: The Day Before, Shattered Reality, Seeking Normalcy, Personal Fallout, Finding Connection.

Name: WTC View
Genre: drama
Released: 2005
Rating: 5.5

Eric posts a roommate ad, unaware of the impending tragedy that will change his life forever.

Roommate Ad Posted — Eric places roommate ad on September 10, 2001 Characters: Eric Location: Eric's Apartment
9/11 Attacks — Witnesses the September 11 attacks from his window Characters: Eric Location: New York City
WTC View Apartment — Eric's apartment with view of World Trade Center Characters: Eric Location: Lower Manhattan

The September 11 attacks occur, witnessed from Eric's window, causing profound trauma and disrupting his life plans.

9/11 Attacks — Witnesses the September 11 attacks from his window Characters: Eric Location: New York City
First Interview — Interviews campaign worker Kevin Characters: Eric, Kevin Location: Eric's Apartment

Eric interviews various prospective roommates, each representing different perspectives on the post-9/11 world.

Construction Worker Visit — Meets boisterous construction worker Josie Characters: Eric, Josie Location: Eric's Apartment
NYU Student Interview — Interviews idealistic NYU student Jeff Characters: Eric, Jeff Location: Eric's Apartment
Wall Street Trader Visit — Meets trader Alex affected by market crash Characters: Eric, Alex Location: Eric's Apartment

Eric's relationship with Jeremy deteriorates due to unresolved trauma from the attacks.

Breakup with Jeremy — Eric and Jeremy split due to 9/11 trauma Characters: Eric, Jeremy Location: Eric's Apartment
Trauma Processing — Eric begins processing his trauma with support Characters: Eric, Max Location: Eric's Apartment

Eric connects with Max and begins the process of healing while rebuilding his life.

Finding New Roommate — Eric finds a suitable roommate in Max Characters: Eric, Max Location: Eric's Apartment
Moving Day — Max moves in, beginning new chapter Characters: Eric, Max Location: Eric's Apartment
Trauma Processing — Eric begins processing his trauma with support Characters: Eric, Max Location: Eric's Apartment
Community Gathering — Eric attends community memorial service Characters: Eric, Kevin, Josie, Jeff, Alex Location: Public Square
New Beginning — Eric starts healing and moving forward Characters: Eric, Max Location: Eric's Apartment

Pre-Tragedy Life — Eric's normal routine before September 11
- Roommate Search — Eric places ad seeking new roommate
- Relationship Status — Eric's relationship with Jeremy
The Attacks — Witnessing the September 11 tragedy firsthand
- Personal Trauma — Eric's psychological impact
- Changed Perspective — How the event alters worldview
Post-9/11 Encounters — Interviews with prospective roommates representing different responses to tragedy
- Campaign Worker Kevin — Political perspective on tragedy
- Construction Worker Josie — Blue-collar response to crisis
- Student Jeff — Idealistic youth perspective
- Trader Alex — Financial impact on Wall Street
Personal Fallout — How the tragedy affects Eric's personal relationships
- Relationship Breakup — Split with Jeremy due to trauma
- Healing Process — Beginning to recover and move forward
New Beginning — Finding connection and starting to rebuild
- New Roommate — Finding Max as new roommate
- Community Connection — Finding support in community

A gay man in Soho looking for a new roommate tries to come to terms with a new reality after 9/11.