The Chicago 8 (2010)

Directed by

Pinchas Perry

Genre

drama film, independent film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

NR

Rating

5.6 of 10 from 8 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The film replays the 1969 trial of eight antiwar activists charged with conspiracy and inciting a riot after protests at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It is built from actual court transcripts and follows the courtroom arguments and clashes between the defendants and the judge.

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What happens

The Chicago 8 is a 2011 American drama film written and directed by Pinchas Perry and starring Philip Baker Hall, Gary Cole, Steven Culp and Mayim Bialik. The film is based on actual court transcripts from the Chicago Seven trial. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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