The Chicago 8 (2011)
A true story based on the most infamous court case in America's history
Genre : Drama
Runtime : 1H 28M
Director : Pinchas Perry
Synopsis
Based on actual court transcripts of 8 anti-war protesters on trial for conspiring to cause riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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