The Trial of the Chicago 7

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The Trial of the Chicago 7

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2020

2h 9m

History

Drama

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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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An actors' showcase enlivened by its topical fact-based story, The Trial of the Chicago 7 plays squarely -- and compellingly -- to Aaron Sorkin's strengths.

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Matthew Rozsa

Salon.com

04/26/2021

3/4

The Trial of the Chicago 7 might be the ultimate movie about how to fight the far right -- an artistic testament to pragmatism and a cry of rage in the era of Donald Trump and Derek Chauvin.

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David Sims

The Atlantic

12/03/2020

By the end, I had given myself over to the Hollywood veneer. Chicago 7 is a particularly shiny rendering of history, but Sorkin wisely places the focus on America's failings, even as he celebrates the people striving to fix them.

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

12/01/2020

As with all things Sorkin, it takes liberties with the truth - this is not a film to watch in place of reading up on the history - but it's a damn good supplement for that history, and taken as a comment on our modern justice system.

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

Jul 23

Yahya gives a phenomenal performance. The film is incredibly well-written.

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Harry Solomons

Loud and Clear Reviews

01/08/2025

4.5/5

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a story dripping in mythos, yet teeming with incredible humanity, with a power that more than carries across the five decades between then and now: folklore inseparable from the world today.

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Joonatan Itkonen

Region Free

07/05/2024

2/5

It’s a perfectly functional re-enactment of events that lacks grace and subtlety. It references history, but only for lip service, making everything feel removed and lacking context.

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KateB

04/24/2021

Spectacularly fine reminder of the pernicious use of the courts to punish dissent.

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Jon N

04/21/2021

Did not know the story but so enjoyed learning about the topic. Movie was funny and moving.

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Theodore

04/13/2021

Good acting, good script, worth seeing.

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Eric E

04/11/2021

Great movie. I remember these events. I even saw Rubin and Hoffman at a Phil Och's concert in the sixties. Ironic and sad that Ramsey Clark died on the day we saw the movie.

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Sandy

03/21/2021

Loved the action and the acting. And whether the actual words of the real people involved or only part of the script, some of it was really good

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Judy

03/21/2021

The movie, Chicago 7, is a very engaging drama based on true events. The stock footage really added to the credibility of the story. You really had to be paying attention as the movie moved along at a rapid fire pace, Aaron Sorkin signature style. Well worth seeing the story is relevant to the events happening today.

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Aaron Sorkin
Producer: Stuart M. Besser, Matt Jackson, Tyler Thompson, Marc Platt
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Reliance Entertainment, Double Infinity Productions, Amblin Entertainment, MadRiver Pictures, Rocket Science, Paramount Pictures, ShivHans Pictures, DreamWorks, Marc Platt Productions, CAA Media Finance, Cross Creek Pictures
Rating: R (Drug Use|Bloody Images|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2020
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)