This trailer has been out for a few days but, with all the activity surrounding Horrorthon and Halloween, I’m only getting a chance to watch and share it.

September 5th is a film based on the true story of the murder of 9 Israeli athletes by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics.  It’s a tragic story, one that already served as the basis for Steven Spielberg’s Munich.  September 5th appears to focus on the coverage of the hostage situation and the ethical question of whether or not terrorist scum should be given free air time.  It’s not a question for which I have an easy answer.  Obviously, covering terrorism can inspire other terrorists.  At the same time, people do need to know what’s going on.  The trailer also mentions (and I hope the film will explore) the fact that the games continued, even with athletes being held hostage and subsequently being murdered by their captors.

The trailer impressed me.  I’m hoping that the film lives up to the trailer.  This is an important story and one that feels very relevant today.