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When Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 hit Netflix in 2020, it was more than just a courtroom drama—it was a time capsule, resurrecting the chaotic energy of the late 1960s and the infamous trial that became a flashpoint in America’s culture wars. Drawing on real trial transcripts and historical accounts, Sorkin aimed to capture the spirit of the defendants—Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Rennie Davis, John Froines, and Lee Weiner—and the sharp, often absurd legal proceedings presided over by Judge Julius Hoffman. But like any dramatization, The Trial of the Chicago 7 walks a fine line between fact and fiction. While the film pulls extensively from the actual trial record, it also condenses, rearranges, and embellishes events for cinematic punch. Here’s a breakdown of what Sorkin got right, where he took liberties, and how the truth compares to the movie’s high-stakes courtroom theatrics.

The Real Chicago Seven: What Sorkin Got Right — and Wrong:

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When Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 hit Netflix in 2020, it was more than just a courtroom drama — it was a time capsule, resurrecting the chaotic energy of the late 1960s and the

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ – Official Trailer:

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) is an American historical legal drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film dramatizes the infamous trial of the Chicago Seven — a group of anti–Vietnam War activists

"Road Trip" (2000), "Old School" (2003), "Starsky & Hutch" (2004), "School for Scoundrels" (2006), "The Hangover" (2009), "Due Date" (2010), "The Hangover Part II" (2011), "The Hangover" Part III" (2013), "War Dogs" (2016), "Joker" (2019), "Joker: Folie â Deux" (2024)

My Top Ten Todd Phillips Movies:

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To commemorate the Featured Film Blog of the month for July, War Dogs, I have gathered My Top Ten Todd Phillips Movies! If you're looking for the best film to watch directed by Todd Phillips,

Web extra: Having played some disreputable characters in his day, actor Steve Buscemi talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about his starring role as crooked politician "Nucky" Thompson in the long-running HBO crime drama, "Boardwalk Empire."

‘Boardwalk Empire’ – Interview:

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As part of CBS Sunday Morning's extended interview with Steve Buscemi during the final season of Boardwalk Empire, this web exclusive features Buscemi in conversation with correspondent Tracy Smith. Known for playing morally complex and often disreputable

‘The Post’ – Interview:

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On December 12, 2017, two of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, appeared together on CBS This Morning — a rare moment considering their combined filmographies span well over 100 movies, yet The Post

When HBO’s Boardwalk Empire premiered in 2010, it delivered more than just a gripping gangster drama — it resurrected a forgotten chapter of American history. Set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, the series follows Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, a corrupt treasurer-turned-crime boss who rules the Boardwalk with charm and brutality. But how much of what we saw was real?

Boardwalk vs. History: What Really Happened in Atlantic City:

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When HBO’s Boardwalk Empire premiered in 2010, it delivered more than just a gripping gangster drama — it resurrected a forgotten chapter of American history. Set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, the series follows Enoch “Nucky”

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire delivered a lavish, violent, and gritty portrait of Prohibition-era Atlantic City through the eyes of Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi. But what many fans may not realize is that Thompson is a dramatized version of a very real historical figure: Enoch L. "Nucky" Johnson. So how much of the show is true? And where does fact end and fiction begin? Let’s break it down.

The Real Nucky Johnson vs. Nucky Thompson: What ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Got Right (and What It Didn’t):

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HBO’s Boardwalk Empire delivered a lavish, violent, and gritty portrait of Prohibition-era Atlantic City through the eyes of Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi. But what many fans may not realize is that Thompson is

‘Boardwalk Empire’ – Official Trailer:

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Boardwalk Empire is a critically acclaimed American period crime drama that aired on HBO from 2010 to 2014. Created by Terence Winter, a Primetime Emmy Award-winning writer best known for The Sopranos, the series draws inspiration from

Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn and Karren Karagulian talk about trusting and working with director Sean Baker for 'Anora', Academy Award winner for Best Picture. This was recorded on Tuesday December 3, 2025, as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Conversations program. Watch the full Conversation moderated by Jeremy O. Harris, here: • Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eyd... The views expressed in the presentation materials and films, and by the guests and moderators are solely those of the organization and/or individual providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, its staff or Board of Directors.

‘Anora’ – Interview –

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Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn and Karren Karagulian talk about trusting and working with director Sean Baker for Anora, Academy Award winner for Best Picture. This was recorded on Tuesday December 3, 2024, as

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ – Official Trailer:

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Justice at Zero Dark Thirty… Zero Dark Thirty is a 2012 political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. The film is Independently financed by Megan Ellison at Annapurna Pictures, and produced along with

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