The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) — Screenplay
A protest leader faces a rigged trial after the 1968 Chicago riots, battling a biased judge to expose the government's political vendetta.
- Written by
- Aaron Sorkin
- Genre
- Drama, History, Thriller
- Length
- 161 pages
Sorkin's script is a masterclass in ensemble dialogue and courtroom pacing, turning historical record into urgent, crackling drama. Study how he uses cross-examination and flashback to build tension and reveal character under pressure, while balancing multiple viewpoints without losing narrative drive.
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