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    Soundtrack

    The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Music from the Netflix Film)

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    • 1 CelesteHear My Dream 1:24
    • 2 Daniel PembertonWe're Going to Chicago 6:18
    • 3 Daniel PembertonThe Trial 4:39
    • 4 Daniel PembertonConspiracy Office 1:13
    • 5 Daniel PembertonMy Life 1:35
    • 6 Daniel PembertonSequestering the Jury 1:18
    • 7 Daniel PembertonMeet the Police 0:52
    • 8 Daniel PembertonTake the Hill 6:17
    • 9 Daniel PembertonRiot Aftermath 1:40
    • 10 Daniel PembertonDon't Stand 2:19
    • 11 Daniel PembertonStar Witness 2:31
    • 12 Daniel PembertonMotion Denied 3:30
    • 13 Daniel PembertonBlood on the Streets 7:02
    • 14 Daniel PembertonTrial Day 151 3:11
    • 15 Daniel PembertonStand Up (The Chicago 7) 3:41
    • 16 CelesteHear My Voice 3:08
    • 17 CelesteTake the Hill 3:21

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    " In 1968, democracy refused to back down."
    Country
    Runtime 2 hr 9 min
    Budget $35 000 000
    Premiere: World $24 357 October 1, 2020
    Box Office – Budget – $34 975 643
    Premiere: USA September 25, 2020
    Digital: World October 16, 2020
    Parental Advisory Profanity, Violence & Gore, ...
    • Profanity

      average

    • Violence & Gore

      average

    • Frightening & Intense Scenes

      few

    • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

      few

    Production Companies Dreamworks PicturesCross Creek PicturesAmblin Partners...CAA Media FinanceAperture Media Partners

    Description

    The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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    Production

    Aaron Sorkin stated to Vanity Fair in July 2020 that he first found out about the planned film during a visit to Steven Spielberg's home in 2006, specifying that Spielberg "told me he wanted to make a movie about the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention and the trial that followed." He also added that he had no previous knowledge of these events, stating, "I left not knowing what the hell he was talking about."

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    Watched

    I have seen with my own eyes examples of our illegitimate courts. And I am sincerely sure that a separate cauldron in hell has been prepared for such judges. But here, for the sake of drama, the judge was made simply inadequate, who twirled the democratic right on his own .. From this, the film is false a mile away, indignantly Translated to English

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    A strong topical Sorkin court drama with a pulling emotional final scene. Cohen and Rylance are especially lovely. Cinema is academic: a reminiscence on the theme of "A Few Good Guys", one might say. Translated to English

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    A good legal drama from Sorkin. As it should be – there is no completely innocent and completely guilty. The film holds well, probably will go to the Oscar, as it is close to the modern agenda) academicians love this) Translated to English

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    God, what a powerful screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is. Disassemble the film into quotes and admire. A strong procedural drama with an amazing cast (Sacha Baron Cohen’s performance is a revelation for me. But I won’t watch Borat anyway) Translated to English

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    A well-made court drama from a venerable screenwriter and part-time director. Although the events in the film are already half a century old, their relevance has not dried up over the years. The movie is serious, but there was a place for humor. Translated to English

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    A wonderful court drama that has three main elements in abundance: good direction, script, and actors playing charismatic characters. And, most importantly, it looks great against the backdrop of the current protest movement in the world and even gives some food for thought. Translated to English

    Watched

    Watched the movie because of Sorkin. Not only is the script his, but also the direction. He knows how to make exciting stories out of documentaries. And he succeeded again. Almost 2 hours in the courtroom flew by unnoticed (the trial lasted almost a year). And the actors coped brilliantly Translated to English

    Screenwriter Alan Sorkin looks better to me than director Sorkin, who, as if he himself does not believe in what he is shooting, and therefore tries here and there to strengthen, increase the effect that goes sideways to the picture. Translated to English

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    Great drama, deep dialogue, great acting, and a story that Sorkin was able to convey incredibly well. Almost all the time I sat in front of the screen and could not tear myself away. Oh, and an epic ending. But I won’t take sides Translated to English

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    Here, it seems, what can the US judicial system of the late 60s have in common with the realities of today’s Russia? It turns out that there are so many parallels to offensive bitterness. The drama is the strongest, Sorkin and Co. are handsome. Translated to English

    A gorgeously shot film about the lawlessness in the American justice system of the 60s, the problems of which continue to this day and not only in the United States. Very on topic in 2020. Translated to English

    Watched

    A revolution of people with an idea and those who pull the strings of state structures, bravo! Not without false media, gags in the face of the state. Thanks to the progress that today you can tell the truth on the media platforms, though not without prosecution according to the laws written on the stump. Translated to English

    A good film about how people who organized an unauthorized rally are judged, and there is an instruction from the president to put them in jail. The parallels with our reality are frightening. After 60 years, I’m waiting for a remake about the events in the Russian Federation and Belarus. Translated to English

    Watched

    Well done, but too mechanical. The films that Sorkin shoots himself are like mechanical automata, polished to a shine, where everything is 100% subordinate to the text, and instead of living people there are clockwork puppets. Beautiful, but Fincher and Boyle shot better from his scripts. Translated to English

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    In fact, I’m surprised that with such a budget, they could put together a cool cast of actors, and even make extras with riots spectacular + inserts from the chronicle of those years. A good film about the trial, and even a true story. Translated to English

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    A surprisingly exciting conversational movie, although when watching it, I couldn’t get rid of the idea that the story was simply pulled out of the bins in order to shake public moods in the turbulent 2020. Translated to English

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    A strong and well-coordinated court drama about things much more important than the shown court… (Apart from the fact that the film itself is probably part of political intrigues, creating a certain public opinion in the current turbulent pre-election time!) Translated to English

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    Throughout the film, there was a feeling that the author was manipulating events, like this evil unfair judge, he twists the plot so that the viewer clearly understands who is the villain and who is the hero. It turns out some kind of court drama for the little ones. Translated to English

    Watched

    The film is cool, but a little tightened, at the end you start to get tired. Translated to English

    Watched

    Good. I recommend. I especially confess Sasha Baron))) And the ending personally surprised me and satisfied me))) Translated to English

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    I liked how the director managed to manage my feelings even in the absence of suspense: I perceived each character as the director wanted. A chic acting performance in its entirety, but especially from Sasha Cohen and Mark Rylance. It was very difficult to watch the original. Translated to English

    Watched

    Based on real events. "The whole world is watching!" – demonstrators chanted at the courthouse. At the end, I wanted to stand up and clap along with everyone in the courtroom. Translated to English

    Watched

    An amazing drama with an equally amazing cast. Powerful script and dialogues that leave an intellectual aftertaste for a long time. The authors did a great job of capturing the era. One of the best films of this year. Translated to English

    Watched

    A story about what tricks the government went to in order to shut up opponents of a war that was beneficial to them. The topicality, the brilliant dialogue, the acting, and the scathing critique of militarism put this film on my list of favorites despite the simple direction. Outstanding cinema. 9/10 Translated to English

    Watched

    The film is beautiful right up to the moment when Sorkin begins to sink into excessive moralizing and pathos. Aaron is an excellent screenwriter and a good director, but sometimes he lacks a sense of proportion. Translated to English