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The Trial of the Chicago 7

2020 · 130 min

A sharp, talky courtroom drama that crackles with righteous anger and wit, balancing tense confrontations with moments of defiant humour.

Tagline: In 1968, democracy refused to back down.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, satirical and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Justice, politics, rebellion, power
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
politics
rebellion
power
corruption
Places: workplace
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
ensemble
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex none