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The Trial of the Chicago 7 streaming

2020 Movie United States Drama, History, Thriller 130 min Ages 16+
By: Aaron Sorkin With: Michael Keaton, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

In Chicago 1968, the Democratic Party Convention was met with protests from activists like the moderate Students for a Democratic Society led by Tom Hayden and the militant Yippies led by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, which led to violent confrontations with the local authorities. As a result, seven of the accused ringleaders are arraigned on charges like Conspiracy by the hostile Nixon administration, including Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers who was not involved in the incident. What follows is an unfair trial presided by the belligerent Judge Hoffman (No relation) and prosecuted by a reluctant but duty-bound Richard Schultz. As their pro bono lawyers face such odds, Hayden and his fellows are frustrated by the Yippies' outrageous antics undermining their defense in defiance of the system even while Seale is denied a chance to defend himself his way. Along the way, the Chicago 7 clash in their political philosophies even as they learn they need each other in this fight.

Filmium rating
77%

Mood

Political
Serious
Tense
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Aaron Sorkin
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Michael Keaton
Eddie Redmayne
Sacha Baron Cohen
Frank Langella
John Carroll Lynch
Alex Sharp
Mark Rylance
Aaron Sorkin (Director)
Acclaimed Writer
Ensemble Cast
Screenplay
Talented Director
Yahya Abdul-Mateen Ii

Adaptation

Based On Real Events

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Dynamic Editing
Ensemble Cast
Intense
Realistic
Screenplay

Narrative Structure

Dramatization
Fact-Based
Flashback
Flashbacks
Intertwined Narratives
Linear
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Dynamic
Energetic
Engaging
Fast-Paced
Rhythmic
Urgent

Soundtrack

Contemporary Music
Score

Style

Cinematic
Drama
Dramatic
Engaging
Historical
Political

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Civil Rights
Civil Rights Struggle
Government Oppression
Government Repression
Government Vs. Protesters
Justice Vs. Injustice
Protest Suppression
Trial

Characters

Activists
Lawyers
Protesters

Ending

Bittersweet
Justice
Powerful
Resistance
Resonant

Historical Context

1960S
Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam War

Key Plot Points

Courtroom Clashes
Political Trial
Protest Violence

Plot

Chicago 1968
Civil Rights
Courtroom Drama
Historical Trial
Political Activism
Political Protest
Trial Drama
Vietnam War Protests

Setting

1968
1968 Democratic Convention
Chicago
Courtroom

Shooting Location

Chicago
New Jersey

Theme

Civil Rights
Government Repression
Justice
Political Activism
Protest
Social Justice

Genre

Drama
Historical
Historical Drama
History
Legal
Legal Drama
Political
Political Thriller

Audiences

Adults
History Enthusiasts
Political Drama
Social Activists
Social Justice Advocates

Titles

El juicio de los 7 de Chicago
Les Sept de Chicago
Os 7 de Chicago
Proces siódemki z Chicago
The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago Seven
시카고 7인의 재판
트라이얼 오브 더 시카고 7

Awards

Golden Globe
Oscar Nominations
Sag Award

Box Office Success

Streaming Success

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews
Praised Performances

Popularity

High Streaming Viewership

Ratings

76 Metacritic
89% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Award Nominations
Awards Recognition
Awards-Nominated
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020
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