Arts & Entertainment
Thriller Set At 1972 Munich Summer Olympics Is Upcoming Friday Movie Matinee In Madison
This is what happened when sports reporting switched to live coverage of a hostage situation.
MADISON, CT — Friday, May 30, 2:00 p.m.
“September 5” (Germany/USA 2024). Directed by Tim Fehlbaum. Featuring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch.
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“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, the film provides a powerful new perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time.
MPAA rating: R; 94 min.
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Popcorn and soda will be served. Registration preferred.
This press release was produced by E.C. Scranton Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
