The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

One of those "how have I never even heard of this" stories. Eight men are on trial for conspiring to incite violence via a riot during the 1968 DNC in Chicago. Though the lead prosecutor doesn't believe the charges have merit, he agrees to do what he can to seek convictions and the judge is clearly doing his part to make sure that happens as well.

It's a star-studded cast in a compelling story, which is good. But it's also by Aaron Sorkin, who tends to tell rather than show, which isn't quite as good. Regardless, the story is weirdly appropriate for our time and it's undeniably fascinating.

B+