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September 5 Afdah: The movie takes audiences to a TV control room during the 1972 Palestinian terrorist organization Black September's invasion of the Olympic Village. ABC Sports broadcasters faced an unusual task after two Israeli athletes were assassinated and nine more were taken hostage by gunmen. According to ABC Sports' network executive in charge, Roone Arledge, the news division ought to be informed about the story remotely. The main character of the movie is John Magaro, the ABC News producer of Geoffrey Mason. The on-the-job site demands of his employer must be balanced with those of his domestic supervisors and competition. Those on either side of the lens may have to make life-or-death choices because of his choices.