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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

This unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's response, both at home and abroad.

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Cast & Crew See All

Dexter Filkins
Self - New York Times, Middle East Correspondent 2000 - 2010
Bruce Hoffman
Self - Senior Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations
Vincent Green
Self - NYC Department of Investigation, 6 Blocks From the World Trade Center

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The System Was Blinking Red

Wed, Sep 1, 202160 mins

Interviews and chilling archival recordings chronicle the chaos that unfolded during the 9/11, whose origins can be traced to the 1980s.

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Awards

  • 2022 - Emmy - Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary - nominated

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