Trivia

John Cunningham, who portrays Donald Rumsfeld, actually attended Yale University with Rumsfeld.

Timothy Bottoms also played the part of George W. Bush on Comedy Central's Bush, président (2001).

The film's events take place from September 11 to September 20, 2001.

'Star Trek' actor George Takei plays Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. Despite being one of the bigger names in the film, his role is limited.

Though U.S. Treasury Secretary, Paul O'Neill is portrayed in this film, he is never identified by on-screen text (unlike most of the other figures).