Chicago 10 Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
The Kid Stays in the Picture director Brett Morgen turns his unique eye toward the infamous 1968 Democratic National Convention in this 2006 documentary. Using a star-studded voice cast along with a blend of archival footage and animation, Morgen tells the story of the eight demonstrators who were arrested and tried for conspiracy in the wake of the violent anti-war protests. Featuring the voices of Nick Nolte and Mark Ruffalo among others, Chicago 10 premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Theatrical Release Date:
02/29/2008
DVD Release Date:
08/26/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language and brief sexual images.
Run Time:
103 min.
Distributor(s):
Roadside Attractions
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Fighting the System
Tone:
Confrontational, Forceful, Poignant, Stylized
Keywords:
Civil-Rights, Democratic-Convention, anti-war, counter-culture, injustice, protester, trial [courtroom]
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (02-29-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
