September 5, rated R
*** ½

This film is about the terrorist attack at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and how it was covered by ABC Sports. The film was directed by Tim Fehlbaum, who has been nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. The film was written by Fehlbaum, Moritz Binder and Alex David, who were also nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay.
The 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany, were the first to be broadcast live. The horror of the Holocaust hangs over the games. These were the first Olympics held in Germany since 1936.
The film begins with the ABC sports crew signing off. Some will have a much-needed day off. We see network executive Roone Arledge instructing that he is not be disturbed until 10:00 am. A relatively inexperienced producer, Geoffrey Mason, played by John Magaro, is to be in charge. Continue reading →