The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001, had a profound impact on the United States and the rest of the world. That includes Hollywood. Numerous TV shows and films were edited and revised to reflect the changing world.

For Spider-Man, that meant redacting a teaser trailer that featured a huge spider web between the twin towers of the World Trade Center, as well as a poster for the film where the towers were reflected in the eyes of Spider-Man's mask.

But it wasn't all about subtraction. New scenes were added to the film in tribute to New York City, Spider-Man's hometown.

The scene where New Yorkers hurl garbage and threats at the Green Goblin during his climactic fight with Spider-Man was added, for example:

NEW YORKER #1: Leave Spider-Man alone! You're gonna pick on a guy trying to save a bunch of kids?

NEW YORKER #2: Come on up here, tough guy! I got a little something for ya! You mess with Spidey, you mess with New York!

NEW YORKER #1: You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us!

These new lines of dialogue represent the sense of unity not just in New York, but all across the United States, in the wake of the attacks.

In the film, Spider-Man ultimately becomes a symbol for the people of New York, of their resilience and their sense of community. (Sorry, J. Jonah Jameson. Better luck next time.)

Meanwhile, in multiplexes across the United States, Spider-Man became a symbol for all of America's strength. The very last scene of the movie was one that the filmmakers added after the September 11th attacks, too. Spider-Man swings valiantly through the streets of New York, ultimately taking his perch on a flagpole bearing an enormous American flag and looking more patriotic and inspiring than George Washington, hot dogs, and a bald eagle all rolled into one.