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Film and TV History in September 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 3 Actor Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19, shutting down production of the Batman film he is shooting

David Byrne's American Utopia

Sep 10 Concert film "David Byrne's American Utopia", directed by Spike Lee, documenting Broadway musical revue premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

Venice Film Festival

Sep 12 Chloé Zhao's "Nomadland" starring Frances McDormand wins the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival

  • Sep 20 72nd Emmy Awards held virtually: "Succession" best drama, "Schitts Creek" wins record nine awards for a comedy, "Watchman" best limited series

Film & TV History

Sep 24 David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's record as the fastest person to reach 1 million followers on Instagram