The Trial of the Chicago Seven, which is based on one of America’s most notorious trials, depicts the conflict between anti-war activists and a judicial system that is being criticized. With a formidable cast led by Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Baron Cohen, Sorkin’s razor-sharp screenplay explores how the law can both condemn and redeem—and how truth frequently arises amid chaos and indignation.
Movies / Documentaries / Series
Legal Cinema
Producer(s):
Stuart M. Besser, Matt Jackson, Marc Platt, Tyler Thompson
Director:
Aaron Sorkin
Writer:
Aaron Sorkin
Language:
English
Country:
United State
Running Time:
Running Time: 130 Minutes
Cast
Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Flaherty, Joseph Gordon‑Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, John Carroll Lynch, Eddie Redmayne, Noah Robbins, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong
The Trial of the Chicago 7
By OlexDaily Magazine Desk
In the aftermath of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, eight anti–Vietnam War activists—later known as the “Chicag”—stand trial on conspiracy and incitement charges. Against a backdrop of social upheaval and political theatre, a divided jury and a hostile judge threaten the very notion of a fair trial. Sorkin’s taut screenplay and powerhouse ensemble illuminate both the virtues and vices of America’s justice system—and draw unsettling parallels to our own era’s battles over protest, power, and free speech.
