
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
History casts a long shadow.
On Netflix
A sobering, historically grounded documentary that traces the immediate and long-term consequences of 9/11 through institutional, political, and human perspectives.
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.
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Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
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