Movies and TvShows featuring "chicago-7" theme.

In 1968, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, massive protests against the Vietnam War occurred. After a curfew was imposed, the protests escalated into a police riot. Seven demonstrators, including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale, and others, were charged with conspiracy. The story revolves around their trial and the events leading up to it.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 is a documentary film that explores the black power movement in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It provides a unique perspective on the movement through archival footage and interviews with activists and leaders of the time. The film covers a range of topics including political activism, the Black Panther Party, political assassinations, discrimination, and the impact of the movement on American politics and society.

A made-for-cable-TV docudrama about the trial of the men accused of conspiring to cause protesters to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Combines in an innovative manner dramatic recreations (largely faithful to the actual trial transcripts) with documentary footage and interviews with the actual defendants.

William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe is a documentary that explores the life and career of the renowned lawyer William Kunstler. The film delves into Kunstler's activism, courtroom battles, and his relentless fight for civil rights during the civil rights era. It covers key moments in history such as the Attica prison uprising, the Leonard Peltier case, and the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary sheds light on Kunstler's impact on American society.