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Chicago 10

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Deftly combining contemporary commentary with archival materials and animated reenactments, "Chicago 10" examines the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and their eruption into rioting in the wake of police provocation. From the aftermath of five days of conflict emerges the trial of the controversial Chicago Eight, activists who include pacifist David Dellinger and Youth International Party founders Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin.

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Brett Morgan's half-animated, half-documentary film is an arresting, sometimes visionary portrait of the historic and chaotic trial.

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Josh Rosenblatt Austin Chronicle 04/04/2008
3/5
A documentary that somehow manages to capture the anarchic spirit of those topsy-turvy times without devolving into anarchy itself. Go to Full Review Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch 04/04/2008
B
Makes skillful use of documentary footage to relate what happened in the streets of Chicago, culminating in what was routinely described at the time as 'a police riot.' Go to Full Review Lisa Kennedy Denver Post 04/04/2008
3/4
A vibrant, unconventional documentary about the conspiracy trial of the so-called inciters of the riots that occurred during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 01/29/2021
3.5
Brings a sense of immediacy and even anarchy to an often-told story. Go to Full Review Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus 04/10/2020
Chicago 10 is a clever film, and visually engaging. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 11/07/2019
Ingenious. Innovative. Imaginative. Informative. Visionary. Vibrant. Appropriated. Historical. Educational. Stimulating. Timeless Captivating. Energetic. Explosive. Relevant. Constitutional. Patriotic. Yippicentric. This, is CHICAGO 10. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bahad j @RT27093708 08/20/2024 There is no way not to praise each other's actors in this film. Really great acting. Of course, the main character was the best. See more Kae T @RT28472826 08/20/2024 A visually innovative and brilliant film with a unique touch on a frequently told story arch See more Geke g @RT40239519 07/29/2024 Stunning work by another high-level filmmakers See more 04/16/2014 Imaginative documentary of the infamous Chicago trial. See more 11/03/2012 Well done documentary. See more 10/01/2012 Interesting combination of archival footage, graphic arts, etc. to tell story. See more Read all reviews
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Brett Morgen

Director

Hank Azaria

Abbie Hoffman

Dylan Baker

David Dellinger

Nick Nolte

Thomas Foran

Mark Ruffalo

Jerry Rubin

Roy Scheider

Judge Julius Hoffman

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Synopsis Deftly combining contemporary commentary with archival materials and animated reenactments, "Chicago 10" examines the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and their eruption into rioting in the wake of police provocation. From the aftermath of five days of conflict emerges the trial of the controversial Chicago Eight, activists who include pacifist David Dellinger and Youth International Party founders Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin.
Director
Brett Morgen
Producer
Brett Morgen, Graydon Carter
Screenwriter
Brett Morgen
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
River Road, Participant Prods., Consolidated Productions
Rating
R (Brief Sexual Images|Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 29, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 8, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$176.5K
Runtime
1h 43m
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