Turning Point: Generation 9/11

2026 1h 39m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 30

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Smoak
Self
Garrett M. Graff
Self
Anand Gopal
Self
Jenny Pachucki
Self
Bruce Hoffman
Self
Osama bin Laden
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Knappenberger
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brian Knappenberger, shot by Axel Baumann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Dragonetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brian Goetz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Michael Smoak and Garrett M. Graff and Anand Gopal carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt44322266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Brian Knappenberger directs. Axel Baumann behind the camera. John Dragonetti scores. Brian Goetz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Brian Knappenberger, shot by Axel Baumann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Dragonetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Brian Goetz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Smoak and Garrett M. Graff and Anand Gopal carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt44322266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.