Tim Fehlbaum takes us back to the 1972 Munich Olympics, but this time from the perspective of ABC, the only station that was broadcasting live the terrorist operation that shocked the world.
The September 5th tells the story of ABC Television, which was in Munich covering the 1972 Olympic Games when sports journalists were confronted with the terrorist attack that shook the world. As the only television station to broadcast live, all other journalists followed ABC’s broadcast. Ethics, truth, respect for those who watched and especially for the victims’ families were points that the film focuses on.
An excellent film that features solid performances by Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin and Leonie Benesch, directed by Tim Fehlbaum.
Synopsis:
‘The September 5 Attack’ reveals the defining moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to resonate in live news reports today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American sports broadcasting crew who quickly adapt from sports reporting to live coverage of Israeli athletes being held hostage. Through this lens, ‘The September 5 Attacks’ offers a new perspective on live streaming viewed globally by an estimated one billion people at the time. At the centre of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), an ambitious young producer struggling to prove himself to his boss, legendary television executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Along with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff unexpectedly takes charge of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time passes, and conflicting rumours spread, with the hostages’ lives at stake, Geoff must make difficult decisions while confronting his morality.
Cast:
Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch
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