Why the media played a fatal role in the 1972 Munich Olympics | DW History and Culture

Germany wanted to present itself as open and modern at the Munich 1972 Olympics. The cheerfully designed event was broadcast live on then still new color TV. But the tragic attack by Palestinian terrorists on the Israeli team turned the media into an unwitting accomplice. On this episode of Arts Unveiled we explore the fatal role of the media played in the 1972 Munich massacre.

00:00 Intro
01:08 Germany’s Dream of a New Image
06:54 The Day of the Attack
07:55 The Role of the Media
14:20 How Images Influence Memories
17:10 Conclusion



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