Free Advance Screening of September 5 in Florida – A Historical Drama on the 1972 Munich Olympics

In 1972, Munich hosted the Summer Olympics. At 4:10 am on September 5, members of the Palestine Liberation Organization took 9 Israeli athletes and coaches hostage. With a vantage point near the Athletes’ Village, ABC Sports broadcast live coverage of the events, forever changing the way live events are covered. September 5 offers a glimpse inside the control room and the behind-the-scenes politics occurring at ABC during this fateful time.
 

Event Details

Paramount Pictures, in conjunction with FlickDirect, invites you to a free advance screening of September 5 on:

• Miami: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:30 PM at AMC Sunset Place (Reserve Pass)
• Orlando: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:30 PM at Regal Waterford Lakes (Reserve Pass)
• Tampa: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:30 PM at AMC Westshore (Reserve Pass)

Note: Seats are first come, first served. Arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
 

About the Film

September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows the ABC Sports broadcasting team who quickly shifted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides an important perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by millions at the time.

The story stars John Magaro as Geoff, a young producer proving himself to TV legend Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). With German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), the film highlights the high-stakes moral decisions and broadcast innovations during this pivotal time.

Rated: R