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September 5

Academy Award Nominee for Best Original Screenplay! September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumors spread, with the hostages lives hanging in the balance, Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass.

Academy Award Nominee for Best Original Screenplay! September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage. As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumors spread, with the hostages lives hanging in the balance, Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass.

  1. 2:45 pm

Disney's Snow White

“Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

“Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

  1. 3:30 pm
  2. 6:30 pm

Black Bag

From director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

From director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

  1. 4:00 pm
  2. 7:30 pm

Salinger's Soul: His Personal & Religious Odyssey with Stephen B. Shepard

Author Stephen B. Shepard offers a deep dive into the enigmatic life of J.D. Salinger in Salinger’s Soul. Fourteen years after his passing, Salinger remains as intriguing as ever—renowned for The Catcher in the Rye and his reclusive nature. Shepard explores key moments that shaped Salinger’s work, from his WWII experiences to his fascination with Eastern religions and his decision to stop publishing. Until Salinger’s unpublished works are released, Salinger’s Soul provides valuable insight into the man behind Holden Caulfield.

Author Stephen B. Shepard offers a deep dive into the enigmatic life of J.D. Salinger in Salinger’s Soul. Fourteen years after his passing, Salinger remains as intriguing as ever—renowned for The Catcher in the Rye and his reclusive nature. Shepard explores key moments that shaped Salinger’s work, from his WWII experiences to his fascination with Eastern religions and his decision to stop publishing. Until Salinger’s unpublished works are released, Salinger’s Soul provides valuable insight into the man behind Holden Caulfield.

  1. 7:00 pm Author

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