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One Day in September (1999)

★ 7.8R94 minDirector: Kevin Macdonald

1999 British film

One Day in September is a 1999 documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald examining the 5 September 1972 murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. Michael Douglas provides the sparse narration throughout the film.

The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 72nd Academy Awards, on 26 March 2000.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is One Day in September about?
One Day in September (1999) — The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrori
Is One Day in September based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is One Day in September scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.