September 5

The 2024 German historical drama thriller film "September 5" chronicles the Munich massacre of 1972 from the perspective of the ABC Sports crew and their coverage of the events, as they navigate a hostage situation involving Israeli athletes amidst the Olympic Games. Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) makes key decisions that impact the broadcast's trajectory, while Geoffrey Mason (John Magaro) struggles with his role in covering the crisis, ultimately coming to realize the error of prioritizing scoops over lives. The crew's actions and decisions are set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in television history, with the first-ever live terrorist attack broadcast on global television drawing an estimated 900 million viewers.