‘5 Septembre’ Explores Media's Role During 1972 Munich Olympics Tragedy

Tim Fehlbaum’s thriller examines the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists covering the first live-broadcast terrorist attack.

The film focuses on the media's perspective during the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, where 11 Israeli athletes were killed by the Palestinian group Black September.
Set primarily in the control room of ABC Sports, it highlights how journalists adapted to cover breaking news in an unprecedented live-broadcast scenario.
Director Tim Fehlbaum blends archival footage with fiction to create a tense narrative that examines the birth of real-time news coverage.
The movie raises ethical questions about the media's role in shaping public perception during crises, resonating with modern 24-hour news cycles.
Starring John Magaro and Peter Sarsgaard, the film has been praised for its performances and its thought-provoking exploration of journalistic responsibility.