Release Date: February 29th, 2008
DVD Release Date: August 26th, 2008
R|1 hr 43 min
Plot Summary
Deftly combining contemporary commentary with archival materials and animated reenactments, "Chicago 10" examines the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and their eruption into rioting in the wake of police provocation. From the aftermath of five days of conflict emerges the trial of the controversial Chicago Eight, activists who include pacifist David Dellinger (Dylan Baker) and Youth International Party founders Abbie Hoffman (Hank Azaria) and Jerry Rubin (Mark Ruffalo).
Cast: Hank Azaria, Dylan Baker, Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Roy Scheider, Liev Schreiber, Jeffrey Wright
Director: Brett Morgen
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: River Road, Participant Prods., Consolidated Productions
Distributors: Roadside Attractions
Keywords: Fascinating, 1960s, Underdog, Quest, Mystery
