C6670 CONSPIRACY: the TRIAL of the CHICAGO 8 (5/16/1987) [TV] (Other Titles: Trial of the Chicago 8)

C6670 CONSPIRACY: the TRIAL of the CHICAGO 8 (5/16/1987) [TV] (Other Titles: Trial of the Chicago 8)

C6670 CONSPIRACY: THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 8 (5/16/1987) [TV] (Other titles: Trial of the Chicago 8) Credits: director/writer, Jeremy Kagan. Cast: Brian Benben, Peter Boyle, Robert Carradine. Summary: Courtroom melodrama set in Chicago in 1970. During the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, human rights demonstrations erupt in violence attracting national attention. One year later eight men are held responsible and stand trial for conspiracy and intent to riot. The Chicago 8 (Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, John Froines, Lee Weiner, and Bobby Seale) are defended by William Kunstler. They turn the courtroom into a stage for their political theater Baker, Kathryn. “‘80s video techniques bring ‘60s ‘Chicago 8’ trial to life” Miami herald (May 19, 1987), p. 6D. Beale, Lewis. “Disorder in the court: HBO movie re-creates raucous Chicago 7 trial” Chicago tribune (Feb 15, 1987), Arts, p. 18. Bianculli, David. “A critical session publicizes an HBO show on Chicago 8” Philadelphia inquirer (Mar 19, 1987), p. D3. Brewin, Bob. “The monitor: Free the Yanks!” Village voice 32 (Apr 21, 1987), p. 41. Duffy, Mike. “‘Chicago 8’ re-creates the drama of the ‘60s” Detroit free press (May 15, 1987), p. 1B. _________. “HBO uses radical promotion for special” Detroit free press (Mar 20, 1987), p. 1B. Farber, Stephen. “TV reviews: Film on the Chicago 8 includes originals” New York times 136 (May 14, 1987), p. C26. Fetherston, Drew. “TV review: Chicago 8: Restaging the trial” Newsday (May 16, 1987), pt. II, p. 9. Goldstein, Richard. “The tube: Steal this conspiracy!” Village voice 32 (May 19, 1987), p. 41-2. Green, Bob. “No trial since has upstaged Chicago Seven” Detroit free press (Feb 26, 1987), p. 19B. “HBO may follow ABC network into hot seat with drama spec” Variety 326 (Feb 4, 1987), p. 137. Kubasik, Ben. “A ‘Chicago eight’ reunion for HBO” Newsday (Mar 19, 1987), pt. II, p. 21. Leonard, John. “Television: agit props” New York 20 (May 18, 1987), p. 94-5. O’Connor, John J. “TV reviews: a re-creation of the Chicago 8 trial” New York times 136 (May 19, 1987), p. C18. Scott, Tony. “Conspiracy: the Trial of the Chicago 8” Variety 327 (May 27, 1987), p. 82. Terry, Clifford. “HBO’s ‘Trial of Chicago 8’ acquits itself well” Chicago tribune (May 15, 1987), Tempo, p. 5. Thomas, Jack. “HBO revives the Chicago Eight” Boston globe (Mar 20, 1987), p. 23. Tucker, Ken. “A look at the ‘60s trial of the Chicago 8” Philadelphia inquirer (May 16, 1987), p. C8. Williams, Tony. “Conspiracy: the trial of the Chicago 8” Vietnam war films [GB] (Entry 120) .

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