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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

2021Show1 season5 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryWar & Politics
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic744.8Rotten Tomatoes83%85%

A nerve-racking, moving documentary series about history and everyday modern life, with standout editing and storytelling.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E1 "The System Was Blinking Red" 8.1

Episodes

7.9

Story

History casts a long shadow.

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.

Feels like

  • Definitive Historical Chronicle
  • Emotional & Traumatic Retrospective
  • Geopolitical Analysis
  • Documentary Journalism
  • Somber Tone
  • Educational Importance
  • Personal Testimonies
  • War on Terror Context
  • Cinematic Editing
  • Heavy Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 61 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brian Knappenberger
Produced by
Jennifer Jo Janisch, Erikka Yancy, Sabrina Parke
Music by
John Dragonetti

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Facts

September 1, 2021 · September 1, 2021 · Ended

First aired
September 1, 2021
Last aired
September 1, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror?"

Questions about Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

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Where can I stream Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror?

Netflix

In the United States, Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.