SPIELBERG TAKES ON TERROR. (cover story)

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    • Subject Terms:
      GERMANY
    • Subject Terms:
      MUNICH (Film)
    • Subject Terms:
      SPIELBERG, Steven, 1946-; KUSHNER, Tony, 1956-
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the making of Steven Spielberg's new film "Munich," which blends high-pressure action and humanity in a historical story. "Munich" is an account of the capture and eventual murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic games by Palestinian terrorist group Black September. The movie is primarily about the aftermath, in which the Israeli government, with the endorsement of Prime Minister Golda Meir, mounted a secret war of revenge against the murderers. The film focuses on Avner Kauffman, leader of the Israeli hit squad. Tony Kushner wrote the script for the film. Spielberg almost did not make this picture, which is based on George Jonas' book "Vengeance."