Turning Point: Generation 9/11

Turning Point: Generation 9/11 (2026)



5.9 2026 99 min —

Director: Brian Knappenberger

Documentary
A generation after the towers fell, the shockwaves of 9/11 still bend the arc of countless lives. From the children who grew up without parents to the reporters who chased the War on Terror, from a new wave of Afghan youth to the Marines forged in the chaos of the 2021 pullout, their voices converge in a powerful mosaic of memory, loss, and reckoning.

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More About This Film

Turning Point: Generation 9/11 is a historical documentary examining how the September 11 attacks and their aftermath shaped people who came of age in the following decades. The film brings together children who lost parents, journalists, young Afghans and U.S. Marines whose lives were affected by the wars and political decisions that followed.

Director Brian Knappenberger approaches the subject through firsthand testimony and historical context, moving beyond the events of September 11 themselves to explore the long-term experiences of a generation. Josh Brolin provides narration, while numerous participants appear as themselves.

  • Brian Knappenberger directed the documentary.
  • Josh Brolin serves as narrator.
  • The film was released on Netflix on September 2, 2026.
  • The documentary marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
  • Participants include former U.S. Marine Michael Smoak and authors Garrett Graff and Anand Gopal.

Where to Watch

Turning Point: Generation 9/11 is officially available on Netflix, with other platforms depending on regional licensing.