Movie: September 5
Running Time: 1:35
Nominated for: Original Screenplay
How I watched: Paramount
When it had me: A flatbed editing machine!
When it lost me: it didn't
What systems does it challenge: Journalism without ethics
I love a tight thriller and this one cooks! I was fascinated watching how live TV was produced in the 1970s. From rapid turnaround on filmed 16mm footage to creation of chyrons, the whole thing had me paying close attention.
A solid ensemble cast does a great job portraying the moral gray areas that need to be addressed under immense pressure. If you don't know, this movie is about the sports division of ABC news being tasked with live coverage of the hostage situation during the 1972 Olympics.
Howard Cosell and Peter Jennings are even there! And normalized racism and misogyny! Welcome back to the 70s!
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