Watched The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix

 The Trial of the Chicago 7 is NOW on Netflix. This is a very timely movie

based on real events that took place in 1968-69 in Chicago.

I really enjoyed it, the story, the dialogues, and the cast are awesome.

“Everybody gets their moments, but the cast was completely there for the other actor

when it wasn’t their day to have a moment, or it wasn’t their week to have a moment.” 

- Aaron Sorkin on working with the ensemble cast in The Trial of the Chicago 7

Mark Rylance as William Kunstler and Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden in the courtroom.

Eight defendants vs. The United States of America.

Following the dismissal of the damning testimony from former Attorney General Ramsey Clark 

(Michael Keaton), the state of things seems dire for the defense of the Chicago 7 – their

would-be star witness would not be allowed to take the stand in front of the jury.

Tom is willing to stand up against the interrogation from Richard Schultz even

after the prosecutors possess a tape featuring a recording that Kunstler describes

as “the sound of Tom Hayden starting the Chicago riots.” 

"Rennie Davis has just been beaten by the police.

Rennie’s skull has been cracked open… 

If (our) blood is going to flow, let it flow all over the city.

If gas is going to be used, let it come down all over Chicago.

We’re going to the convention! Let’s get on the streets!"

The attorney decides to put this thought to the test by playing out what

Tom’s experience in the witness box being cross-examined would be like.

Judge Hoffman explains that it is the right of the defense to deliver a statement

before final judgment is delivered, and Tom is selected for the task…

CinemaBlend: The Trial Of The Chicago 7 Ending Explained:

What Happens, And How It Compares To Real Events 

WOW!!! Go watch it on Netflix!

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