Dir. Aaron Sorkin · Starring Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Frank Langella, Jeremy Strong · Music Daniel Pemberton
“In 1968, democracy refused to back down.”
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What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
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This film feels like a sharp, urgent dive into a pivotal moment of American history. It's a dialogue-driven experience, sparking outrage and inspiration in equal measure, with a palpable sense of injustice and the fight for ideals. The tension is constant, punctuated by moments of dark humor and powerful speeches.
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