Paramount To Release The Oscar-Nominated Drama ‘September 5’ On Blu-Ray Very Soon

Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced that the real-life drama September 5 from writer, producer, and director Tim Fehlbaum will be available to own on Blu-Ray on February 18, 2025. The film is currently available on Digital platforms. With powerhouse performances from Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch, September 5 is “a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of media and real-world crises.” (Awards Daily). Fans who purchase the film will have access to nearly an hour of fascinating bonus content that delves into the significance of the historic broadcast from the 1972 Olympics and the extraordinary work that went into meticulously recreating that intense moment in time. Get the details below!

Synopsis: During the 1972 Munich Olympics, a hostage crisis pushes legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) to thrust an untested sports producer, Geoff Mason (John Magaro), into the spotlight of breaking news coverage. With lives hanging in the balance and the world watching, this pivotal moment, based on a true story, reshaped journalism forever.

Special Features

• Remaking Broadcast History — Join actors Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and more as they share the challenges of portraying the real people tasked with reporting on the world’s first televised hostage crisis.
• A Meticulous Undertaking — See how an empty space was transformed into a stunning replica of the iconic 1972 broadcast studio where the ABC Sports team witnessed the unfolding tragedy.
• On The Global Stage — The 1972 Munich Olympics marked a turning point in history, where the line between journalism and complicity blurred.  Delve into the ethical and journalistic dilemmas faced by the team as they weighed reporting the news and potentially fueling further violence.
• Screen Actors Guild Q&A – Discussion with writer, producer, and director Tim Fehlbaum, actors Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch, and casting director Nancy Foy.
• Producers Guild of America Q&A — A conversation with writer, producer, and director Tim Fehlbaum, p.g.a., producer Sean Penn, Philipp Trauer, p.g.a., Thomas Wöbke, p.g.a., and John Ira Palmer, p.g.a.

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