Series synopsis
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror is an American documentary war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on September 1, 2021. It ended on September 1, 2021.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: History casts a long shadow.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage)
- Pope John Paul II as Self (archive footage)
- George H. W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
- Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage)
- Barbara Bush as Self (archive footage)
- Condoleezza Rice as Self (archive footage)
- John McCain as Self (archive footage)
- Saddam Hussein as Self (archive footage)
- Dick Cheney as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Rumsfeld as Self (archive footage)
- Hillary Clinton as Self (archive footage)
- Laura Bush as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The System Was Blinking Red Interviews and chilling archival recordings chronicle the chaos that unfolded during the 9/11 attacks, whose origins can be traced to the 1980s. |
September 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Place of Danger Survivors recount the horrors they endured on 9/11. Immediately after the attacks, George W. Bush begins charting America's aggressive military response. |
September 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Dark Side Learning the hijackers benefitted from gaps in US intelligence, the White House justifies a secret surveillance program and "enhanced interrogation." |
September 1, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |