Chicago 10

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Chicago 10

R

Released Feb 29, 2008

1h 43m

Documentary

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Deftly combining contemporary commentary with archival materials and animated reenactments, "Chicago 10" examines the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and their eruption into rioting in the wake of police provocation. From the aftermath of five days of conflict emerges the trial of the controversial Chicago Eight, activists who include pacifist David Dellinger (Dylan Baker) and Youth International Party founders Abbie Hoffman (Hank Azaria) and Jerry Rubin (Mark Ruffalo).

Critics Consensus

Brett Morgan's half-animated, half-documentary film is an arresting, sometimes visionary portrait of the historic and chaotic trial.

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Chronicle

A documentary that somehow manages to capture the anarchic spirit of those topsy-turvy times without devolving into anarchy itself.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 4, 2008

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Harper Barnes

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Makes skillful use of documentary footage to relate what happened in the streets of Chicago, culminating in what was routinely described at the time as 'a police riot.'

Rated: B

Apr 4, 2008

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Brings a sense of immediacy and even anarchy to an often-told story.

Rated: 3.5

Jan 29, 2021

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Ed Travis

Hollywood Jesus

Chicago 10 is a clever film, and visually engaging.

Apr 10, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Ingenious. Innovative. Imaginative. Informative. Visionary. Vibrant. Appropriated. Historical. Educational. Stimulating. Timeless Captivating. Energetic. Explosive. Relevant. Constitutional. Patriotic. Yippicentric. This, is CHICAGO 10.

Nov 7, 2019

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Bahad j

There is no way not to praise each other's actors in this film. Really great acting. Of course, the main character was the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Audience Member

A visually innovative and brilliant film with a unique touch on a frequently told story arch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Geke g

Stunning work by another high-level filmmakers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Audience Member

Imaginative documentary of the infamous Chicago trial.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Well done documentary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Interesting combination of archival footage, graphic arts, etc. to tell story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

Deftly combining contemporary commentary with archival materials and animated reenactments, "Chicago 10" examines the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and their eruption into rioting in the wake of police provocation. From the aftermath of five days of conflict emerges the trial of the controversial Chicago Eight, activists who include pacifist David Dellinger (Dylan Baker) and Youth International Party founders Abbie Hoffman (Hank Azaria) and Jerry Rubin (Mark Ruffalo).

Director: Brett Morgen
Producer: Brett Morgen, Graydon Carter
Screenwriter: Brett Morgen
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Participant Prods., Consolidated Productions, River Road
Rating: R (Brief Sexual Images|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 29, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 8, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $176.5K
Runtime: 1h 43m