September 5 is a documentary-style thriller that chronicles the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich when 11 members of the Israeli team were taken hostage by Palestinian terrorists. The film looks at the events from the perspective of the US television network ABC, which was broadcasting live coverage of the Games. Director Tim Fehlbaum effectively captures the chaos and technological limitations of the era, making the film tense and authentic. The film is a deserving Oscar nominee for Best Original Screenplay.