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The Trial of the Chicago 7

In 1968, democracy refused to back down.

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.

20202h 10mRDrama, History

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About The Trial of the Chicago 7

Directors
Aaron Sorkin
Cast
Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Frank Langella, Jeremy Strong
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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