September 5
During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. (R, 91 min.)
Showtimes
Friday, December 13, 2024
(TBD)
September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time.
At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumors spread, with the hostages' lives hanging in the balance, Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass. [Paramount Pictures]
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin
Director: Tim Fehlbaum
Genre(s): History, Thriller
"September 5 gives a fresh perspective on not just the events that transpired, but how the entire world watched it unfold onscreen."
— Shane McKevitt, Film Ireland Magazine
"September 5 is a heart-pounding examination of journalistic ethics, laying bare the high-stakes clash between urgency and accuracy. It’s a masterful film."
— Mark Johnson, Awards Daily
"Even though the fate of these hostages was determined over five decades ago and you witness the events from a distance, Fehlabum and his editor will keep you in suspense as the drama plays out."
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
"Superbly acted and edited, September 5 bursts at the seams with tension, anxiety, and professional resolve through 90 mind-blowing minutes. It is a gripping thriller that challenges for best film of the year."
— Julian Roman, MovieWeb
"This is a deeply heartfelt and emotional watch that honors the memories of the victims of that day and respectfully and effectively interrogates the actions of those who helped the entire world witness it."
— Abe Friedtanzer, Awards Buzz
"From the incredible recreation of the ABC Studio, to the mixture of archival footage, strong cinematography, perfectly placed editing and strong ensemble cast, September 5 grabs you and refuses to let go."
— Michael Balderston, What To Watch
"A thrilling and essential viewing experience, blending outstanding performances with a gripping narrative, and a specific approach that powerfully examines media ethics and its impact on a global audience."
— Matt Neglia, Next Best Picture
"Taking viewers into the control booth, September 5 recounts that tragic day with a combination of electricity and dread, drawing on strong performances for a meditation on the media’s responsibilities during such a volatile situation."
— Tim Grierson, Screen International
"Taking a story that is now 52 years old and making it not just relevant but newly inspiring, in terms of the Herculean human effort by this team of professionals who left it all on the field, is no small feat. September 5 succeeds on every level."
— Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood Daily
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