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The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Drama · History · 2020
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
Movie details
The Trial of the Chicago 7
“In 1968, democracy refused to back down.”
2020 Drama · History 2h 10m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.7 / 10
Community rating
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Trial of the Chicago 7?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Aaron Sorkin
Written by
Aaron Sorkin
Eddie Redmayne
Tom Hayden
Sacha Baron Cohen
Abbie Hoffman
Mark Rylance
William Kunstler
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Richard Schultz
Frank Langella
Judge Julius Hoffman
Jeremy Strong
Jerry Rubin
John Carroll Lynch
David Dellinger
Court is in session
Put The Trial of the Chicago 7 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.