Turning Point: 9/11 and The War on Terror is a comprehensive documentary that discusses the tragic events of 9/11 that shook the world. The five-episode series, directed by Brian Knappenberger, explains how the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, happened and the aftermath of such a heinous act. In this article, we will provide you with a synopsis of the documentary along with a detailed review.
Synopsis
The documentary begins by playing the recording of a flight attendant reporting a stabbing on a plane followed by an air traffic control audio recording confirming that the plane has been hijacked. From there, the series provides a chronological account of the events leading up to the terrorist attacks. The officials who were aware of the hijacking were powerless to stop it and could only wait helplessly. Suddenly, at 8:55 AM, one of the planes crashed into one of the twin towers or the WTC (World Trade Center), causing massive destruction with thick smoke and flames. The viewers will also witness several interviews with survivors of the tragedy. These interviews come from various walks of life, from White House staff, former CIA members, US military veterans, firefighters, National Afghan Army, Taliban Commander, to civilian Americans.
Most of the survivors who were interviewed had never publicly shared their stories on camera before. Additionally, some amateur video clips and photos that illustrate the terrifying events that took place are also displayed. The terrible incident that caused serious trauma to the citizens of the United States lasted for almost four hours.
Furthermore, the documentary delves into the past when the Soviet Union carried out a military invasion of Afghanistan aided by the United States in terms of weaponry. This invasion generated Afghan hatred towards the US government. This hatred led to the rise of rebel organizations or what is now labeled as terrorists.
The documentary also briefly discusses the FBI investigation of the terrorists. The investigation revealed that the hijackers were Al-Qaeda members facilitated by the Saudi Arabian government. Without waiting for the results of the ongoing investigation, President Bush declared war on terrorism. He ordered his troops to attack Afghanistan less than a week after the September 9/11 tragedy. President Bush said he had to eliminate Al-Qaeda, a terrorist network protected by the Taliban government. However, the attacks unleashed by President Bush’s “War on Terror” went beyond their limits and resulted in a never-ending war. Many Afghan civilians and US military personnel became casualties because of the attacks authorized by President Bush.
President Bush also carried out multiple attacks on Iraq accusing the President Saddam Hussein of conspiring with Al-Qaeda. President Saddam Hussein was also playing with the dangerous weapons of mass destruction that could endanger the people of the United States in the future, according to President Bush. President Bush stated that everything he did was to capture the mastermind of 9/11. However, the culprits were reported to have fled and were cornered in Tora Bora Cave in December 2001. Thus, many people concluded that the terrorist attacks were for the benefit of the war itself. While the war was raging, the sale of weapons would increase the revenue of the elite groups involved in the arms business. Did the attacks carried out by President Bush succeed in making the terrorists stop their acts of terror?
Review
Brian Knappenberger has done an outstanding job of compiling a comprehensive documentary about the horrific events that shook the world. The Turning Point: 9/11 and The War on Terror presents the viewers with first-hand accounts from the survivors, including the White House staff, former CIA members, US military veterans, firefighters, National Afghan Army, Taliban Commander, and civilian Americans. All of these accounts are presented in a meticulous and organized manner, providing viewers with a complete picture of what happened on that day.
The visuals in the documentary, which include amateur video clips and photos, effectively show the horrific events that took place during the attacks. They are a powerful reminder of the terrible acts of terror that occurred on that day.
The documentary also delves into the past, discussing how the Soviet Union and the US collaborated in arming Afghanistan, resulting in Afghan hatred towards the US government. This led to the rise of rebel groups that would later become known as terrorists. The correlation between past events and present tragedies is thus clearly depicted.
However, the documentary’s main message is about the consequences of the decision to start a war on terror. The attacks authorized by President Bush not only caused numerous casualties but also resulted in a never-ending war. Many people began to wonder whether the attacks would ever stop, and whether the decision to go to war was justified.
In conclusion, Turning Point: 9/11 and The War on Terror is an excellent documentary that is highly recommended to everyone who wants to understand the events that took place on September 11, 2001. The documentary is a reminder that terrorism can strike at any time and that war is not always the answer. Turning Point: 9/11 and The War on Terror is a must-see for anyone who wants to understand the impact of terrorism on the world.
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