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The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 American historical legal drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film follows the Chicago Seven, a group of anti–Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and crossing state lines with the intention of inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Oct 16, 2020 · The Trial of the Chicago 7: Directed by Aaron Sorkin. With Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong. The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Oct 16, 2020 · The film depicts the 1969 Chicago Seven trial, in which President Nixon’s federal government charged eight anti-Vietnam war activists with conspiring to incite a riot at the previous...
The Trial of the Chicago 7. In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention...
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Oct 16, 2020 · Sorkin wastes no time throwing viewers into the chaos of 1968, introducing viewers to the key players in what would become known as the trial of the Chicago 7 as they plan their trip to the Windy City to protest the Vietnam War during the Democratic National Convention.
Sep 23, 2022 · September 24, 1969, marked the beginning of one of the most infamous trials in U.S. history for eight (later seven) activists linked to the protests that took place in response to the 1968 Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago at the International Amphitheatre on August 26‒29.
Sep 23, 2020 · In 1968, with the whole world watching, democracy refused to back down. Watch the official trailer for #TrialoftheChicago7 now. Written and directed by Acad...
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history. Watch trailers & learn more.
In Chicago 1968, the Democratic Party Convention was met with protests from activists like the moderate Students for a Democratic Society led by Tom Hayden and the militant Yippies led by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, which led to violent confrontations with the local authorities.
Oct 16, 2020 · Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix film dramatizes the notorious 1969 political trial with many players. Use this guide to understand the people and the issues at stake.