| SYNOPSIS __________
Plot:
Written and directed by Brett Morgen ("The Kid Stays
in the Picture"), CHICAGO 10 presents contemporary history
with a forced perspective, mixing bold and original animation
with extraordinary archival footage that explores the build-up
to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Set to
the music of revolution, then and now, CHICAGO 10 is a parable
of hope, courage and ultimate victory, the story of young
Americans speaking out and taking a stand in the face of an
oppressive and armed government.
At the 1968 Democratic Convention, protestors, denied permits
for demonstrations, repeatedly clashed with the Chicago Police
Department, who waged a week-long terror campaign that resulted
in riots witnessed live by a television audience of over 50
million. The events had a polarizing effect on the country.
Needing to find a scapegoat for the riots, the Government
held eight of the most vocal activists accountable for the
violence and brought them to trial a year later. The defendants
represented a broad cross-section of the anti-war movement,
from counter-culture icons Abbie Hoffman (voiced by Hank Azaria)
and Jerry Rubin (Mark Ruffalo) to renowned pacifist David
Dellinger (Dylan Baker). Seven of the defendants were represented
by Leonard Weinglass and famed liberal attorney William Kunstler
(Liev Schreiber), who went head-to-head with prosecution attorney
Thomas Foran (Nick Nolte). The eighth defendant, Bobby Seale
(Jeffrey Wright), co-chair of the Black Panther Party, insisted
on defending himself and was bound, gagged and handcuffed
to his chair by Judge Julius Hoffman (Roy Scheider). From
the start, the trial was a circus with the eight defendants
on a collision course with the governmental authority.
Eschewing talking-head interviews and omniscient narration,
CHICAGO 10 allows the viewer to experience the drama and tragedy
of Chicago in a unique and dynamic style. The film moves back
and forth from the streets of Chicago to the courtroom at
an exciting and accelerating pace that brings the past into
the present. Ultimately, CHICAGO 10 is more than a historical
drama; it is a new style of documentary with a visceral and
emotional core.
Participant Productions and River Road Entertainment present
CHICAGO 10, written and directed by Brett Morgen. The feature
length documentary is produced by Brett Morgen and Graydon
Carter. Executive producers are Bill Pohlad, Laura Bickford,
Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Peter Schlessel and Ricky Strauss.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Roadside Attractions
Production Co:
River Road Entertainment
Participant Productions
Public Road Productions
Consolidated Documentareies
Release Date:
February 29, 2008 (Limited)
RELATED LINKS__________
Wikipedia - Movie Info
en.wikipedia.org
Production Site
www.participantproductions.com
Animation Studio Site
www.curiouspictures.com
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