Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story

Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story (2026)



9.0 2026 87 min —

Director: Manu Boyer

Cast: Sherri Shepherd, Dondré Whitfield, Frank Rautenbach, Sean Cameron Michael, Darron Meyer

Drama TV Movie
Lifetime presents the remarkable true story of Genelle Guzman, the final survivor rescued alive from the World Trade Center wreckage after 27 hours, in a powerful biographical drama. The film captures her gripping ordeal during the September 11 attacks and debuts September 12, 2026, honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

More About This Film

Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story is a television drama based on the real experience of Genelle Guzman, a New York City transit worker who became trapped beneath the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks. The story follows her struggle to survive while rescue efforts continue around her.

The film focuses on survival, faith, and human connection, particularly the stranger who remained with Guzman while she was trapped. It presents the story through a dramatized television format while keeping the extraordinary real-life event at its center.

  • Directed by Manu Boyer.
  • Sherri Shepherd plays Genelle Guzman.
  • Dondré T. Whitfield and Frank Rautenbach are also among the principal cast.
  • The film premiered as a Lifetime television movie on September 12, 2026.
  • Lifetime lists the runtime at approximately 87 minutes.

Where to Watch

Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story is available through Lifetime's television and streaming distribution, with regional restrictions possible.