The Trial of the Chicago 7 received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. The film holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising the film's timely and thought-provoking commentary on the importance of free speech and the power of protest.

However, their protests turn violent, and the police respond with force, leading to a series of clashes between the protesters and the police. The event becomes known as a "police riot," and the activists are arrested and charged with conspiring to incite riots.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 American historical drama film directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film is based on the true story of the 1969 trial of a group of anti-war activists accused of conspiring to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The film features an all-star cast, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, and Mark Rylance.