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The Trial of the Chicago 7

R20202h 10mAaron Sorkin
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 76

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"In 1968, democracy refused to back down."

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.

DramaHistory
Chicago, IllinoisRight And JusticePolitical ActivismBlack Panther PartyBased On True StoryBlack ActivistCounter-cultureHistorical FictionActivist1960s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in The Trial of the Chicago 7?

The Trial of the Chicago 7 stars Eddie Redmayne (Tom Hayden), Sacha Baron Cohen (Abbie Hoffman), Mark Rylance (William Kunstler), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Richard Schultz), Frank Langella (Judge Julius Hoffman). The film was directed by Aaron Sorkin.

How long is The Trial of the Chicago 7?

The Trial of the Chicago 7 has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated R.

Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 worth watching?

The Trial of the Chicago 7 holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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