Synopsis
Oscar-winning documentary recounting the kidnapping of 12 Israeli athletes during the 1972 Munich Olympics by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September.
- Programme: Storyville
- Episode: Olympic Massacre: One Day In September
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2000
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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