Detainee 001 is 2021 documentary series revolving around the story of John Walker Lindh, the American who was captured in Afghanistan in 2001, less than three months after the September 11 attacks. The film explores the complexity of Lindh's case, the questions surrounding his capture, treatment and sentencing, and the implications for America's identity and values. Delving into deep layers of law, war, and moral relativism, Detainee 001 provides a revealing examination of the first American 'enemy combatant.'

The documentary series is directed by Greg Barker, known for his successful rendering of big political and historical events into compelling human stories. The production team left no stone unturned in gathering the pieces of Lindh's story, including interviews with key figures, real life footage, expert analysts and seldom-seen archival material.