In Chicago 1968, the Democratic Party Convention was met with protests from activists like the moderate Students for a Democratic Society led by Tom Hayden and the militant Yippies led by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, which led to violent confrontations with the local authorities. As a result, seven of the accused ringleaders are arraigned on charges like Conspiracy by the hostile Nixon administration, including Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers who was not involved in the incident. What follows is an unfair trial presided by the belligerent Judge Hoffman (No relation) and prosecuted by a reluctant but duty-bound Richard Schultz. As their pro bono lawyers face such odds, Hayden and his fellows are frustrated by the Yippies' outrageous antics undermining their defense in defiance of the system even while Seale is denied a chance to defend himself his way. Along the way, the Chicago 7 clash in their political philosophies even as they learn they need each other in this fight.
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
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Truly, Truly, True
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Lila
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Merrell Fankhauser:
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Taps
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Just One Look
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Eve of Destruction
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Teen Blues
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Joy to the World
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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Hear My Voice
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Hear My Dream (Daniel Pemberton and Celeste)
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Daniel Pemberton:
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We're Going to Chicago
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Daniel Pemberton:
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The Trial
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Conspiracy Office
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Daniel Pemberton:
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My Life
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Sequestering the Jury
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Meet the Police
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Take the Hill
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Riot Aftermath
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Don't Stand
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Star Witness
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Motion Denied
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Blood on the Streets
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Trial Day 151
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Stand Up (The Chicago 7)
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Hear My Voice (Celeste)
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Daniel Pemberton:
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Take the Hill (Hear My Screams) (Celeste)
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Daniel Pemberton:
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