Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for their upcoming historical drama, “September 5,” which focuses on the hostage crisis that occurred during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. The film is set to premiere in theaters on November 29.
The movie follows an American sports broadcasting team as they quickly transition from reporting on sports to covering the live events surrounding the Israeli athletes who were taken hostage. The synopsis describes how the film offers a fresh perspective on the live broadcast that was viewed by an estimated one billion people worldwide at the time. The story centers around Geoff, a young and ambitious producer who is eager to prove himself to his boss, the renowned TV executive Roone Arledge. Alongside German interpreter Marianne and mentor Marvin Bade, Geoff finds himself unexpectedly in charge of the live coverage. As the narrative unfolds and rumors begin to circulate, Geoff is faced with difficult decisions as he grapples with his own moral compass while the lives of the hostages hang in the balance.
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