Samuel LoveOne of the most gripping and intense films of the year, the Academy Award-nominated September 5 is a harrowing snapshot of one of the most viewed television broadcasts in history. Telling the story of the televising of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, this timely film should be considered essential viewing – just don’t expect to breathe much throughout its 94 minutes of palpable tension and high stakes. A magnificent film and one that deserved far more attention during this year’s awards season.
Synopsis
During the 1972 Munich Olympics, a hostage crisis pushes legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) to thrust an untested sports producer, Geoff Mason (John Magaro), into the spotlight of breaking news coverage. With lives hanging in the balance and the world watching, this pivotal moment, based on a true story, reshaped journalism forever.
SEPTEMBER 5 is available now on DVD and Blu-ray from Paramount Home Entertainment
