69 CR 180
1971 · 0h 59m
If you're hungry for a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American political history, this is a must-watch—Franklin McMahon's courtroom sketches offer a raw, intimate visual record of the Chicago 8 trial that you won't find anywhere else. The documentary trades conventional talking-head format for something far more artistic and visceral, making it perfect for tonight if you want something intelligent and genuinely different. Skip it only if you need pure entertainment over substance.
Plot
An artist report by Franklin McMahon about the infamous Chicago 8 conspiracy trial of the eight (later just seven) defendants arrested during the protests of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. From 1969-70, McMahon was the courtroom artist for the trial, which lasted 5 months and resulted in almost 500 courtroom drawings by McMahon. This film, or "artist report," features these drawings alongside the voices and comments of McMahon and others involved with the trial.