September 5 captures the defining moment that changed media coverage forever and continues to influence live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Olympics, the film follows the American broadcast team that quickly adapted to provide live coverage of Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast watched by an estimated one billion people worldwide at the time. At the center of the story is Geoff, a young and ambitious producer who is trying to prove himself to his boss, legendary television executive Roone Arledge. Along with Marianne, a German translator, Geoff unexpectedly takes the reins of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time passes, conflicting rumors spread, and the lives of the hostages hang in the balance, Geoff struggles with difficult decisions and his own moral compass. How do you cover a situation like this when the perpetrators want to be in the spotlight?