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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h
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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021)
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries from director Brian Knappenberger 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. From the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 to the country's breathtaking collapse back into the hands of the Taliban just weeks before the twentieth anniversary of the attacks, history continues to be made.
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This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's forceful response, both at home and abroad.This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's forceful response, both at home and abroad.This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's forceful response, both at home and abroad.

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    • Vincent Green
    • Gregg Hansson
    • Bruce Hoffman
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      • Vincent Green
      • Gregg Hansson
      • Bruce Hoffman
    • 144User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Vincent Green
    Vincent Green
    • Self - NYC Department of Investigation, 6 Blocks From the World Trade Center…
    • 2021
    Gregg Hansson
    Gregg Hansson
    • Self - Battalion Chief, FDNY-Battalion 2
    • 2021
    Bruce Hoffman
    Bruce Hoffman
    • Self - Senior Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations
    • 2021
    Ali Soufan
    Ali Soufan
    • Self - Former FBI Special Agent…
    • 2021
    Dexter Filkins
    Dexter Filkins
    • Self - New York Times, Middle East Correspondent 2000 - 2010
    • 2021
    Andrew Card
    Andrew Card
    • Self - White House Chief of Staff 2001 - 2006
    • 2021
    Mark Fallon
    Mark Fallon
    • Self…
    • 2021
    Désirée Bouchat
    Désirée Bouchat
    • 11 Survivor…
    Gregory Frederick
    Gregory Frederick
    • Self - Engineer, Marriott World Trade Center
    • 2021
    Stephen Kern
    Stephen Kern
    • Self - Port Authority NY and NJ, Employed in North Tower Offices
    • 2021
    Jacqueline Maguire
    Jacqueline Maguire
    • Self - FBI Special Agent, NY Field Office
    • 2021
    Rajiv Chandrasekaran
    Rajiv Chandrasekaran
    • Self - Washington Post, Former War Correspondent
    • 2021
    Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
    Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
    • Self - Former Mujahideen Leader
    • 2021
    Milton Bearden
    • Self - Former CIA Officer
    • 2021
    Craig Whitlock
    Craig Whitlock
    • Self - Washington Post, Author of The of Afghanistan Papers
    • 2021
    Ahmad Zia Massoud
    Ahmad Zia Massoud
    • Self - Former Vice President of Afghanistan, Brother of Ahmad Shah Massoud
    • 2021
    Dale Watson
    Dale Watson
    • Self - Exec. Asst. Director, FBI, Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence 2001 - 2002
    • 2021
    Alberto Gonzales
    Alberto Gonzales
    • Self - White House Counsel 2001 - 2005
    • 2021
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    7Porphyry

    Substantial and extensive

    Pretty extensive history, starting with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and ending with the Americans leaving in 2021. Some political figures and veterans who were involved comment. Consequences of the war and political decisions are discussed.

    Overall this documentary was substantial and well-researched as far as I can tell. One remark: I wish it would have covered some backstory on the pilots and their radicalisation in Germany.
    8edwin-wks

    World history as a bad high school drama

    Once upon a time, there were these two jocks (full of muscle but s**t for brains) who had to one-up each other and see who has the bigger cojones. One is a psychopath (Russia) and the other is a narcissist (America). Somehow they had teamed up to defeat a common thorn in their side (Germany) and each ended up briefly dating the conjoined Korean twins. Of course they had to sow discord between the twins, indoctrinating them with their respective ideologies. Russia later flirted with Vietnam and America was like, "Not on my watch". It was an ugly love triangle.

    Not long after Vietnam, Russia, like a horny teenager, made a move on Afghanistan. America obviously had to spoil Russia's party and come to Afghanistan's rescue like a knight in shining armour. America saved Afghanistan from being violated by Russia. Russia then went through a meltdown. But fear not, trouble was brewing within the Islamic society over the distribution of Adderall. Iraq tried to seize Kuwait's share of Adderall. America, horrified at the potential disruption to the Adderall supply chain, stepped in and fended off Iraq on Kuwait's behalf. What a guy.

    This drew the attention of the new bad boy of Islamic society, Al Qaeda, who did not appreciate America meddling in Islamic affairs. So Al orchestrated an elaborate plot to invade America's home and destroy America's pride - his high school trophies. America was livid; Russia had a massive case of schadenfreude. To save face, America decided to strike back. See, Al had been cosying up to Afghanistan's tyrannical patriarch, the Taliban, and living under their roof. America then exposed Al Qaeda and Taliban for their misdemeanors, and got them kicked out of home.

    Afghanistan was grateful that she gets to do whatever she wanted at home again, without the watchful eye of the Taliban. High on adrenaline, America was looking for another fight and his gaze settled on Iraq. Time for some unfinished business. Afghanistan, in the meantime, like a damsel in distress, could not decide whether she loves America or not, "Is he my liberator or is he another oppressor?". Why don't we find out by inviting the Taliban back home? Not to be outdone, Russia has been doing some shady things in the Crimea and Syria. These two bad boys are hellbent on leaving their skid marks all over the world.
    8katefrichardson

    Never Forget.

    Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing when the unthinkable happened on 9/11/01. Certain scenes/clips/stories in this series that I hadn't necessarily seen before in the media brought me to tears... and right back to how WE felt THAT day.

    Albeit a bit biased (IMHO) considering the politics, but I'm not biased on politics either; I just felt like it was leaning more on one side and not the other. Regardless, this series is informative and well worth the watch.
    10mylesgeorge-a

    No winning for anyone.

    Pretty spot on demonstration of how an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.
    9cmosebiz

    20 years later and people need to still remember

    Put your political views aside and just watch. The series will bring you back to 2001 and remind you where you were when you heard and saw this horrible event happen.

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      • September 1, 2021 (United States)
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      • United States
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    • Language
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    • Also known as
      • نقطة التحوّل: هجمات 11 سبتمبر والحرب على الإرهاب
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      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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      • Investigative Studios
      • Luminant Media
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