Chicago 10

1968 was a turbulent time in America.

We were in a war that was claiming countless lives every day and had a forthcoming election that would decide where the country would be headed. A significant portion of the population became organized and tried to make their voices heard at all times possible. In Chicago, in the summer of 1968 outside the Democratic National Convention, these voices were going to be heard.

After all was said and down, eight men were arrested and charged with crimes that resulted from this march.

Directed by Brett Morgan (The Kid Stays In The Picture) with a deft touch, Chicago 10 presents a nice piece of history while drawing parallels to the current world situations. By using a mix of golden era protest songs, along with a healthy dose of Rage Against the Machine, the film captures an era and shows how even though we may be done with the past, the past isn’t done with us.

The animated portions are quite good and the voice performances are particularly worth noting, as Hank Azaria does a terrific Abbie Hoffman, and Jeffrey Wright’s portrayal of Bobby Seale is worth the price of admission alone.

Source: MoviesOnline.ca