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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.
- (194K)
- Drama, History, Thriller
- Aaron Sorkin
- 2020-10-16
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...
- 3 min
- Andrew R. Chow
Oct 16, 2020 · In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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- Aaron Sorkin
- R
- Eddie Redmayne
Oct 15, 2020 · Learn how the 1969 trial of eight anti-war activists became a political spectacle and a test of free speech. The Netflix film by Aaron Sorkin recreates the clash between protestors and a federal government driven to make an example of them.
- 3 min
- Jeanne Dorin McDowell
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.
Oct 16, 2020 · A Netflix film by Aaron Sorkin about the 1968 trial of seven activists accused of inciting violence at the Democratic National Convention. The film features a star-studded cast, but suffers from a polished and theatrical style that lacks emotional impact.
