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Robin Roberts shares emotional details of her latest job in poignant post

The Good Morning America star is a respected journalist

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Hanna Fillingham
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Robin Roberts is one of the most popular journalists in the United States, renowned for her sensitive reporting.

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And her latest job was both highly emotional and important, as she shared details with her fans on social media on Wednesday night.

Taking to Instagram, the 60-year-old opened up about her experience working on Women of 911, which was produced by her production company Rock'N'Robin TV.

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In the documentary, Robin interviewed heroic survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who was the last person to be pulled out alive from the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terror attack.

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The star shared a poignant photo of herself at the September 11 Memorial Museum, and another of her talking to Genelle, alongside her caption.

She wrote: "Hope you will join me tonight at 9/8c to watch #WomenOf911...a new @ABC2020 special from my production company @rocknrobintv in partnership with @plimsollproductions.

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Robin Roberts' latest TV program is highly emotional 

"Twenty years later...female first responders and survivors share their stories. I had the honor of speaking with Genelle Guzman-McMillan...the last person pulled out alive from the World Trade Center rubble after 27 hours...she and the numerous women in this documentary will inspire you with their resiliency and courage."

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Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Definitely watching, with my tissues handy," while another wrote: "Wow I get chills reading this. It's going to be a moving interview. I can already feel it."

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The GMA star is an incredible journalist and storyteller

A third added: "Thanks Robin for your dedication for sharing their stories."

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The powerful program also featured interviews from female firefighters, nurses, reporters and office workers who were at the scene, all telling their stories for the very first time.

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Robin with GMA co-star Michael Strahan

As Robin sat down to talk to Genelle, she asked her: "The last survivor, what does that feel like?" to which she replied: "I was just praying and asking God to show me a sign, show me a miracle."

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She said that she then asked God to "please give me a second chance".

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