September 5 review terrific, edge-of-the-seat newsroom drama about 1972 Olympics terror attack

The article discusses Tim Fehlbaum's documentary-style film, 'September 5,' which dramatizes the Black September terrorist attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film juxtaposes reenactments with actual ABC News coverage, showcasing the pressure on journalists as they navigate ethical challenges and chaotic events. Highlighting performances from Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro, the film is praised for its intensity and authenticity, in stark contrast to Steven Spielberg’s more narrative-driven interpretation in his 2005 film 'Munich.'

Tim Fehlbaum's gripping real-life newsroom thriller deftly cuts between the nervy dramatised events behind the scenes and actual archive footage from ABC's coverage.

This lean media procedural is a stark contrast to Spielberg's rather bloated version of the same events and their aftermath in his 2005 picture Munich.

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