'September 5' Examines Media Coverage of 1972 Munich Olympics Tragedy
Tim Fehlbaum's film highlights the challenges faced by ABC Sports in broadcasting the terrorist attack live.
- The film mixes archival footage with behind-the-scenes recreations to depict the event.
- Peter Sarsgaard stars as Roone Arledge, the ABC executive in charge of the broadcast.
- The story focuses on the ethical and logistical dilemmas faced by the news team.
- Director Tim Fehlbaum emphasizes the relevance of the story to contemporary media issues.
- The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and features a strong ensemble cast.