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Brian Knappenberger’s acclaimed Netflix documentary franchise Turning Point returned this week with Generation 9/11, examining how the horrifying September 11 terrorist attacks restructured and reshaped the generation that followed.

The Netflix documentary, clocking in at an hour and 39 minutes, arrives 25 years after 9/11, turning the lens to the lives of the people whose lives were changed forever in its aftermath, largely due to the political, military, and technological consequences of the day.

Instead of reconstructing or retelling the events, the film argues that 9/11 not only has but continues to influence the lives of people who haven’t necessarily lived through it firsthand, making it a meticulously insightful watch.

But if you’re already done watching Turning Point: Generation 9/11, here are five more Netflix documentaries to follow up with.

Five documentaries to stream after Turning Point: Generation 9/11:

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (Brian Knappenberger, 2021)

Directed by Brian Knappenberger, Turning Point: 9/11 and War on Terror is a five-part docu-series that’ll serve as the quintessential follow-up to Turning Point: Generation 9/11. The Netflix documentary dives deep into the events leading up to the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City’s Lower Manhattan and the decades-long geopolitical fallout that followed, tracing the historical timeline and systemic consequences.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror traces the origins of the conflict back to the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, shedding light on the rise of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden through the 1990s. The Netflix documentary highlights the glaring warnings that went unheeded before the tragedy struck, featuring chilling archival recordings and emotional interviews to convey the ground zero perspective of survivors, first responders, and families.

The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11 (Dan Krauss, 2022)

Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Dan Krauss, The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11 is yet another gripping documentary to watch after Turning Point: Generation 9/11. The Netflix movie chronicles the true story of the 2001 anthrax attacks on the United States on September 18th, just a week after the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks, which sparked one of the largest FBI investigations in the history of law enforcement.

On the said day, letters laced with anthrax found their way to newsrooms and US senators’ offices through the US mail system, resulting in a death toll of five, with nearly 20 others severely injured from the bioterrorism attack. At a time when the nation was already dealing with the disastrous consequences of the 9/11 attacks, The Anthrax Attacks recounts how it added to the panic in an already fragile time.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, 2025)

Another equally important counterpart to Turning Point: Generation 9/11 is American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, which details the intense manhunt of the al-Qaeda leader over the course of several years. The three-part true-crime documentary revolves around the US intelligence and military operation to track down Osama bin Laden, who was traced to the 9/11 attacks, alongside his radical organisation, al-Qaeda.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden chronicles the far-fetched trail of pursuit, which even ran cold at one point, when al-Qaeda continued terrorising the globe with the criminal mastermind working in the shadows. But after a decade-long investigation, a critical breakthrough in evidence finally turned the tables, leading to the US President authorising a high-stakes, classified Navy SEAL raid after locating bin Laden.

Homicide: New York (Adam Kassen, 2024-Present)

Law & Order creator Dick Wolf’s true-crime series Homicide: New York returned earlier this year with five harrowing stories from the city’s recent history. But why does it make it to the Turning Point: Generation 9/11 post-viewing watchlist? Well, although if you’re a true-crime fanatic, you can go through all the episodes if you haven’t already, it is the season finale, 9/11/2001, that will make more sense in this case.

The Homicide: New York season two episode focuses on the police officers who stepped up on the ground on the day of the terrifying 9/11 attacks, highlighting the first responders’ psychological toll, confusion, and terror through firsthand interviews. They recall how, even amid the nightmare-esque situations and a complete state of despair, they found the power to help people through moments that instilled hope.

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (Brian Knappenberger, 2024)

Lastly, to wrap up what to watch next on Netflix after Turning Point: Generation 9/11, we recommend Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, also directed by Brian Knappenberger. Zooming out of the micro lens, the Netflix documentary traces the history of nuclear weapons and global conflict of the Cold War from its origins to the recent-day war in Ukraine, arguing that the development of the atomic bomb set off a stand-off between the US and the Soviet Union.

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War doesn’t attempt to offer a straightforward revisit of history; instead, it tries to connect historical policies, the nuclear arms race, and proxy conflicts that ultimately spill into contemporary geopolitical tensions. The Netflix documentary comprises over 100 interviews from seven countries, including highly informative insights from influential political figures from around the globe.