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During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting crew must adjust to live coverage of Israeli athletes taken hostage by a terrorist group. 1972, Munich, Germany. The actual date of the catastrophic events depicted is the title of this historical docudrama! Through the “eyes” of ABC Sports (the division of the television network that broadcast the 1972 Olympics to the United States via satellite), we witness and see the timeline of what happened that day at Central Command. Captivating performances, a well-written script, and the story will keep audiences hooked in this well-directed film. I saw it in a mystery film preview the week it was due to be released (now January 17, 2025). I was fascinated by how tragic the event was and how the lack of security these athletes needed at World Championships was only just in sight…
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