I'm sure many people have seen 'The Siege,' starring Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis, but I had not until recently. I have to say -- it's unbelievable that it came out before the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
This movie, released in 1998, deals with the United States government's response to well-cooridinated terrorist attacks on New York City. Without giving away too much plot for those who haven't seen it, let me just say that all the actions of the US government, in regards to "keeping us safe" in post 9/11 America, are predicted almost prophetically. From the role of the CIA in training future terrorists, to the effects of blowback, to the use of torture, even hinting at what America would use the National Guard for...this movie hits the nail on the head. I recommend it not only for personal viewing, but it is an excellent movie for your chapter to show on campus. It would definitely evoke deep discussion. Just watch it and you'll see what I mean.
Anyway, trailer here:
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I just watched a documentary by Alex Gibney about Al-Queda and terrorism. It had a few scenes from The Siege. I thought the documentary was pretty good. It is called My Trip to Al-Queda. The over-arching theme was that terrorism will never bring down America. It is how the American government responds to terrorism by taking away its citizens freedoms that will ultimately end America.
Tom Clancy has a book involving a plane driving into buildings, manned by Japanese terrorists. Thats pretty close.