Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this moving documentary, former Windows on the World banquet captain and manager Stephen Lindsey reflects on the events of September 11, 2001, and the lasting impact of that day on his life and community. Through personal memories and a return to the rebuilt World Trade Center site, Stephen recounts witnessing the attacks, coping with the loss of colleagues and friends, and finding ways to honor those who never came home.
As he walks through the 9/11 Memorial, The Oculus, and the Winter Garden, Stephen shares stories of camaraderie, everyday joys, and small acts of kindness that defined the close-knit community he once knew.
Juxtaposing the beauty of the reconstructed site with the profound absence left behind, Back to One explores grief, memory, resilience, and healing. Both a deeply personal elegy and a tribute to collective remembrance, the film celebrates the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable loss.
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Guests List:
Sephen Lindsey - Former 'Windows on the World' Banquet Captain and Manager
Sylvester P. Lukasiewicz - Director/Cinematographer/Editor, Back to One - Return to Ground Zero
Recording Date
08/11/2026
First Air Date
09/07/2026
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In this moving documentary, former Windows on the World banquet captain and manager Stephen Lindsey reflects on the events of September 11, 2001, and the lasting impact of that day on his life and community. Through personal memories and a return to the rebuilt World Trade Center site, Stephen recounts witnessing the attacks, coping with the loss of colleagues and friends, and finding ways to honor those who never came home.
As he walks through the 9/11 Memorial, The Oculus, and the Winter Garden, Stephen shares stories of camaraderie, everyday joys, and small acts of kindness that defined the close-knit community he once knew.
Juxtaposing the beauty of the reconstructed site with the profound absence left behind, Back to One explores grief, memory, resilience, and healing. Both a deeply personal elegy and a tribute to collective remembrance, the film celebrates the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable loss.
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
Instagram:instagram.com/cuny.tv
YouTube: youtube.com/user/cunytv75
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guests List:
Sephen Lindsey - Former 'Windows on the World' Banquet Captain and Manager
Sylvester P. Lukasiewicz - Director/Cinematographer/Editor, Back to One - Return to Ground Zero
Recording Date
08/11/2026
First Air Date
09/07/2026
CUNY TV airs a variety of special programming throughout the year, from arts and music specials including opera and ballet, to public affairs program.
Watch more CUNY TV Specials at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/cuny-tv-specials/
Subscribe to the Series Playlist: bit.ly/3pQ3oBe
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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