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Chicago 10

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

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Lisa Kennedy Denver Post A vibrant, unconventional documentary about the conspiracy trial of the so-called inciters of the riots that occurred during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Rated: 3/4 Apr 4, 2008 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Brings a sense of immediacy and even anarchy to an often-told story. Rated: 3.5 Jan 29, 2021 Full Review Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus Chicago 10 is a clever film, and visually engaging. Apr 10, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Geke g Stunning work by another high-level filmmakers Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Audience Member Imaginative documentary of the infamous Chicago trial. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Well done documentary. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting combination of archival footage, graphic arts, etc. to tell story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brett Morgen

Director

Hank Azaria

Abbie Hoffman

Dylan Baker

David Dellinger

Nick Nolte

Thomas Foran

Mark Ruffalo

Jerry Rubin

Roy Scheider

Judge Julius Hoffman

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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
River Road, Participant Prods., Consolidated Productions
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