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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.
- $115,709
- September 25, 2020
- $35 million
- Daniel Pemberton
Oct 16, 2020 · A historical drama based on the 1968 trial of seven activists charged with conspiracy for protesting at the Democratic National Convention. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
- (188K)
- 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 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
Oct 16, 2020 · A fact-based drama about the 1969 trial of seven activists charged with conspiracy and more after the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer and see the cast and crew of this Aaron Sorkin-directed film.
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- Aaron Sorkin
- R
- Eddie Redmayne
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.
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.
