The Trial of the Chicago 7

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Released Oct 16, 2020

2 hr. 9 min.

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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Critics Consensus

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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KateB

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/21

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Jon N

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/21

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Theodore

Good acting, good script, worth seeing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/13/21

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Eric E

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/21

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Sandy

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/21

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Judy

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/21

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Eddie Redmayne

Tom Hayden

Alex Sharp

Rennie Davis

Sacha Baron Cohen

Abbie Hoffman

Jeremy Strong

Jerry Rubin

John Carroll Lynch

David Dellinger

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Matthew Rozsa

Salon.com

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.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 26, 2021

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David Sims

The Atlantic

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.

Dec 3, 2020

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

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.

Dec 1, 2020

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is Aaron Sorkin at his finest, and I hope the next project he does has as much passion and heart in it as this does.

Rated: A-

Apr 4, 2024

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

With such a compelling story and quick, sharp editing to match the screenplay, this is a worthy film for my top ten of the year.

Mar 1, 2024

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Jillian Chilingerian

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Mark Rylance proves to us why that surprise Oscar win was well deserved

Aug 30, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Jared Underwood, Slava Vladimirov, Marc Butan, Dru Davis, Maurice Fadida, Mickey Gooch Jr., Sarah Schroeder-Matzkin, Thorsten Schumacher, Nicole Alexandra Shipley, Ryan Donnell Smith, Andrew C. Robinson, Cody Saintgnue, Walter F. Parkes, Buddy Patrick
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: MadRiver Pictures, ShivHans Pictures, CAA Media Finance, Marc Platt Productions, Reliance Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks, Cross Creek Pictures, Rocket Science, Double Infinity Productions
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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