The best 9/11 documentaries to watch today

September 11, 2001, is the 20th anniversary of the attacks in New York City. Here, we share five impactful and emotional 9/11 documentaries to watch on this day.

The lives of Americans changed forever on Sept. 11, 2011, while also uniting the country like never before. Anyone who was old enough to remember events, can vividly think back to this day and know exactly where they were and what they were doing when they learned of the devastating terrorist attacks.

We remember the feelings of anger, helplessness, and sadness. To honor the heroes and lives lost that day, we recommend watching one of these documentaries, which are available to stream online via various streaming platforms.

9/11 documentaries to stream today

9/11: Inside the President’s War Room

9/11: Inside the President’s War Room is streaming on Apple TV+ (and is available free today, even without a subscription). The documentary places viewers at the center of the action as we follow President George W. Bush and his staff on this day.

Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11

Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11 is streaming on Peacock, sharing a collection of footage and self-recorded videos from that day, most of which have not been shown elsewhere.

9/11: One Day in America

9/11: One Day in America is available on Hulu and Amazon Prime, it consists of six episodes, bringing audiences a unique perspective from those who survived the attacks.

9/11 Inside the Pentagon

The focus has always largely been on the Twin Towers, but what happened at the Pentagon? 9/11 Inside the Pentagon gives us that story, you can watch the documentary on PBS.

Generation 9/11

The Generation 9/11 documentary is one I find to be the most unique of all. What happened to the children who lost a parent that day? What has life been like for them? How much do they remember, if anything? Generation 9/11 follow seven young adults who lost a parent and their stories.

Which 9/11 documentaries will you be watching? Which do you recommend?