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The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 American historical legal drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film follows the Chicago Seven, a group of anti–Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and crossing state lines with the intention of inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Oct 16, 2020 · The film depicts the 1969 Chicago Seven trial, in which President Nixon’s federal government charged eight anti-Vietnam war activists with conspiring to incite a riot at the previous year’s...
Oct 16, 2020 · The only thing explicitly Jewish in “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is when Abbie Hoffman takes the stand and gives his name, but adds his grandfather was originally called Shaboznikov.
Oct 16, 2020 · At 81, Lee Weiner, the last surviving Jewish defendant among the Chicago Seven, published a memoir, “Conspiracy To Riot” before the October 16 release of the Netflix film “Trial of the...
Oct 19, 2020 · The Real Story of the Chicago 7 Judge. Frank Langella’s pro-prosecution jurist. Photo: Niko Tavernise/Netflix. “You are a shande far die goyim ” — an embarrassment to the Jews — said political...
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Aaron Sorkin's new Netflix film, The Trial of the Chicago 7 revolves around a real-life trial from 1968, but how accurate is it?
Oct 15, 2020 · This unforgettable scene is recreated in Netflix’ upcoming courtroom drama The Trial of the Chicago 7, which starts streaming on October 16—52 years after the real proceedings unfolded in...
