‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is Coming to Netflix in October 2020

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is one of the many Originals that will be available on Netflix in October. This legal drama is certain to be a hit and it could become one of the most popular Originals this year. The Trial of the Chicago 7: The plot, cast and release date for Netflix are all available to you.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is an upcoming Netflix Original legal-drama based on the real-life case of the ‘Chicago Seven’. Aaron Sorkin directs the historic-drama, which could make it one of the top Originals and even a contender for an Oscar.

Since 2007, Aaron Sorkin, the director of the film's screenplay, has been plagued by delays. Sorkin originally wanted Steven Spielberg to direct the movie, but Speilberg was forced out by the strike at the Writers Guild of America in 2007.

Spielberg continued to direct The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Sorkin assumed the director's chair.

Jeremy Strong starring as Jerry Robin – Copyright. Netflix

Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix when it comes out?

The Trial of the Chicago 7 will be available on Netflix starting Friday October 16, 2020.

Upon release, the legal-drama will also be streamable on Netflix worldwide.

Paramount Pictures originally intended to distribute the film in theatres. However, due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic the rights were sold to Netflix.

Eddie Redmayne portrays Tom Hayden – Copyright. Netflix

Is there a plot to The Trial of the Chicago 7 7?

Based on real life story of Chicago Seven, a group who were accused by the federal government of their participation in anti-Vietnam War protests and anti-cultural demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

The Chicago Seven from left to right: Abbie Hoffman, John Froines, Lee Weiner, Jerry Rubin, Rennie Davis, and Tom Hayden – Copyright. Bill Yates/ Chicago Tribune

What are the cast members of The Trial of the Chicago 7:

The Trial of the Chicago will feature the following cast members:

Where and when was The Trial of the Chicago 7 shot?

Although it took a long time to produce the feature, filming of The Trial of the Chicago 7 began on September 30, 2019.

Filming locations were located in multiple places across the USA and Canada.

• Toronto, Ontario
• Patterson, New Jersey
• Chicago, Illinois

On December 17, 2019, the feature entered post-production.

Director Aaron Sorkin on the set of The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Copyright. Netflix

How long does The Trial of the Chicago 7 take?

According to the film’s official IMDb page, The Trial of the Chicago 7 has a total runtime of 129 minutes.

What is the best way to stream The Trial of the Chicago 7, in 4K resolution?

You can stream The Trial of the Chicago 7, a Netflix Original in full production, in 4K.

You will need to have a 4K TV, premium Netflix subscription and an internet connection that can maintain 25Mbps in order to view the 4K version of this feature.

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