One Day in September (terrorism at Munich Olympics)

[undeterred]

Last night I watched the film One Day in September, which is a documentary on the terrorism at the Munich Games in 1972. It includes an interview with one of the hostage takers as well as the wife and daughter of one of the 11 Israeli athletes who was killed. Film was made in 1999. I was in high school when this happened and I remember it, but I didn't understand it. I wonder how many people are unaware of this terrible incident.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_massacre


Apparently the IOC did not want to have a moment's silence in the opening ceremony to remember the athletes who were killed 40 years ago this year.

London 2012 opening ceremony: the Munich dead must be remembered

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/27/london-2012-opening-ceremony-munich-dead

[smokey nj]

1. That's an excellent documentary.

[Zax2me]

2. Many today don't even know about this.

It's almost like it is swept under the rug.
Can't imagine why.

[undeterred]

6. It points to the vulnerability of the Olympics to be hijacked

and held hostage for politcal purposes... at least thats one reason. There is no way to keep the athletes completely safe.

[Tom Ripley]

3. And hundreds more died in the wake of the massacre

No one came out of that mess looking good. No one.

[Gus2525]

4. Let's remember and appreciate legendary broadcaster Jim McKay's superb, unparalleled

saturation coverage of this painful event. It was genuine, heartfelt, and memorable. He was one of the very best!

[undeterred]

5. And Peter Jennings

I miss him. When Sept 11 happened I watched him as much as I could - and he did mention this event because he was there.

They didn't realize that there were televisions in the athletes rooms - and that the terrorists were watching their coverage.