Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

7.2IMDb Score
Released:2021-09-01
Genre:Documentary, War & Politics
Duration: min
Country:United States of America
Director:
Actors:
Production:Luminant Media

Overview:

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.

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