‘September 5’ explores a dark chapter in Olympic history
‘September 5’ explores a dark chapter in Olympic history
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict spilled into the 1972 Munich Olympics, and you can see it all unfold in this riveting film.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has stretched on for decades, and there is no end in sight to the tragedies it has already produced. One such horrific event took place at the 1972 Munich Olympics when Palestinian militants took Israeli athletes hostage. “September 5,” which streams on Paramount+ on Feb. 25, tells the story of those events through the eyes of the ABC News crew who captured so much of them on film. You can watch the movie now with a subscription to Paramount+.
How to watch ‘September 5’
- When: Streams Tuesday, Feb. 25
- TV: Paramount+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Paramount+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘September 5’
Can you watch ‘September 5’ for free?
Yes, if you’ve never subscribed to Paramount+ before you can. Paramount+ offers a seven-day free trial to all new subscribers, so you’ll be able to watch “September 5” and other titles in the streamer’s library at no cost for a full week once you sign up.
About ‘September 5’
“September 5” tells the tale of the ABC broadcasting team who shifted gears from covering the Olympics to reporting the events of the hostage crisis in real-time. The story follows Geoff, who wants to prove himself to his legendary executive boss by providing the best coverage he can.
The movie focuses on the intricate details of the high-tech broadcast capabilities of the time, juxtaposed against the many lives at stake and the moral decisions that needed to be made against an impossible ticking clock. As the danger to the lives of the Israeli athletes mounts, the coverage of the dramatic scene unfolding before the eyes of the world becomes ever more crucial.
Watch a trailer for ‘September 5’
What titles similar to ‘September 5’ can you watch on Paramount+?
If you want to see the Israel-Palestine conflict through a different lens on Paramount+, you should try the documentary series “as1one,” which tells the story of a pop group featuring both Israeli and Palestinian artists as they try to break out on the global stage. Viewers who want to delve into Middle Eastern conflicts from a more action-packed perspective can also stream Taylor Sheridan’s “Lioness” on the service.
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