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Why "September 5" changed Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro's views on 'how the news covers tragedies'


Published on 2025-01-18 10:04:27 - MSN
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  • "Maybe the live camera wasn't meant for moments like this," Sarsgaard tells EW. For Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro, starring in the historical thriller September 5 was a bit of a full-circle moment.

The article from MSN discusses how the tragic event on September 5, 2022, when a plane crashed into a home in North Carolina, profoundly impacted actors Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro. Both actors were in Wilmington, North Carolina, filming the movie "Memory" when the incident occurred. The crash, which killed all on board and one person in the house, led to a significant shift in their perspectives on media coverage of tragedies. Sarsgaard, who was personally affected as he knew the family involved, criticized the media for focusing on sensationalism rather than the human aspect of the tragedy. He expressed frustration over how quickly the media moved on to the next story, neglecting the ongoing grief of those directly impacted. Magaro echoed these sentiments, highlighting the insensitivity of media coverage and the lack of depth in reporting on such events. Their experiences on that day influenced their views on how news should be reported, emphasizing a need for more empathy and less sensationalism in journalism.

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