The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

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.

Overview

Release Date
Oct 4, 1970
Original Title
The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
Runtime
150 minutes
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
en
Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom