Turning Point: Generation 9/11
A quarter-century after September 11th, the attacks' ripple effects persist across generations. Orphaned children, War on Terror journalists, young Afghans, and U.S. Marines shaped by the 2021 withdrawal share their stories.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyThis documentary lands as a well-intentioned but uneven look at 9/11's long shadow, with most finding it a solid, original reflection even if the structure feels shaky. It weaves together the stories of orphans, journalists, Afghans, and Marines from the 2021 withdrawal, and the choice to focus on these personal perspectives is widely praised. The archival footage, including figures like Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush, is used effectively. However, the "story" or overall narrative flow gets criticized by many for its pacing and lack of a cohesive thread. A vocal few specifically slammed the involvement of composer John Dragonetti and the use of a BBC Radio 3 track, while director Brian Knappenberger's work received strong support.
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- Positive67%
- Mixed5%
- Negative28%
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