Man in Red Bandana
Friday, September 11 at 11 p.m.
“Man in Red Bandana” is a documentary film about the inspirational story of an
American hero, Welles Remy Crowther. Crowther worked on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center South Tower and saved many people on September 11, 2001. Tragically, he died that day, but his heroics became known eight months later as a result of an ordinary item: a red bandana.
The film, narrated by Gwyneth Paltrow, retraces Crowther’s courageous actions that fateful day and examines the many people (family, friends and strangers) who have been inspired by his actions and honor him in unique ways.
The award-winning film is the debut effort of writer and director Matthew Weiss. He first learned of Crowther’s remarkable story over lunch with Jefferson Crowther, Welles’ father. Weiss was amazed and inspired. He quickly decided everyone should hear this story and obtained the Crowther family’s permission and blessing to make “Man in Red Bandana.”
“When I heard the story, I thought to myself three things in quick succession: What an amazing story. Everyone should hear this story. I want to share this story with everyone,” filmmaker Matthew Weiss said. “Welles was truly courageous and selfless. He’s a true American hero from whom we can all be inspired to be better people.”
On May 26, 2026, Welles was nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest honor for a citizen.
