The Chicago 8

2011 | 88 minutes | 5.7 ★ (7)

The Chicago 8
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    04 June 2011

  • DirectingPinchas Perry
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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