‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Movie Review

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Netflix

Living in Chicago I’m shocked that I have never heard about the trial of the Chicago 7 prior to this Aaron Sorkin film being released.

The movie takes place in the 1970s in the middle of a heated political climate at the Democratic National Convention.  And what was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into dangerous rioting, with multiple versions of what happened.  Sound familiar?  I can’t get over how much hasn’t changed in 50 years.  

Aaron Sorkin, along with a great cast, manages to weave together multiple stories in an engaging way.  This movie sheds light on an important moment in history, which is part of the larger movement.

I am: Obsessed