The Trial of the Chicago 7

~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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2020-09-25
Budget: $35000000
Revenue: $107423
Runtime: 130 min

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