“Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror” is a five-part docuseries directed by Brian Knappenberger and produced by Luminant Media, released on Netflix in September 2021. This series provides a detailed examination of the September 11, 2001 attacks, their origins, and the long-lasting impact on global politics and U.S. foreign policy. It covers events from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 to the collapse of the Afghan government back into Taliban control just weeks before the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Sean-Michael Smith provided additional cinematography for this series, contributing to its powerful visual storytelling by capturing critical moments and interviews that underscore the complexity of this pivotal historical period.