September 5
It’s the 1972 Munich Olympics and nine members of the Israeli team are taken hostage by the Palestinian Black September militia. The film follows the ABC Sports journalists who tell the story ‘live’ and as it unfolds, at whatever the cost.
September 5
Showing: Tue 03 Mar 2026
- Duration : 1h 35m
- Genre: Docudrama
- Starring : Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin
- Director : Tim Fehlbaum
Preview
September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli hostage situation. As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumours spread, with the hostages’ lives hanging in the balance, the team grapples with tough decisions and moral dilemmas.
Academy Award Nominee – Best Original Screenplay
* Showtime: 7.30pm
* Tickets: £4 Members, £6 Non-Members and £3 Under 18s.
* Please book tickets online before 12 noon on the day of the screening.