“The Trial of the Chicago 7” Debuts October 16 on Netflix [VIDEO]

In 1968, with the whole world watching, democracy refused to back down. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” Debuts October 16 on Netflix.

Written and directed by Academy Award(R)-Winner Aaron Sorkin.

What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest – including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale – were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.