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The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

1970-10-04
6
en 150m
TV MovieDocumentaryDrama
A BBC-produced docudrama reconstructing the trial of the Chicago Eight, using courtroom transcripts as its primary source. Directed by Christopher Burstall, the film dramatizes the prosecution of anti–Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and incitement, presenting the proceedings as a precise trial reenactment grounded in documented testimony rather than fictionalized narrative.

Director

Christopher Burstall

Writer

Christopher Burstall

Writer

Stuart Hood

Producer

Christopher Burstall

Production Designer

Don Homfray

Costume Designer

James Acheson

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • BBC