---
title: "The Trial of the Chicago 7"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 556984
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by DreamWorks Pictures, Marc Platt Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A peaceful protest turns into a violent clash, leading to a notorious trial in history."

### Why Watch
- based on a notorious historical trial
- features a story about a protest and a clash with police

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves violent clashes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains depictions of violence and a dramatic courtroom setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Aaron Sorkin
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Pictures, Marc Platt Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eddie Redmayne** as *Tom Hayden*
- **Sacha Baron Cohen** as *Abbie Hoffman*
- **Mark Rylance** as *William Kunstler*
- **Joseph Gordon-Levitt** as *Richard Schultz*
- **Frank Langella** as *Judge Julius Hoffman*
- **Jeremy Strong** as *Jerry Rubin*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *David Dellinger*
- **Yahya Abdul-Mateen II** as *Bobby Seale*
- **Alex Sharp** as *Rennie Davis*
- **Noah Robbins** as *Lee Weiner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It covers a notorious trial following what was supposed to be a peaceful protest that turned into a violent clash with the police.

### Q: When is the film set?
The story is set in 1968.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as a drama and history film.

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2020.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Trial of the Chicago 7 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/556984)

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