University of Virginia Library

Chicago Trial Movie

A benefit showing of the "The
Chicago Conspiracy Trial" will
be presented on Tuesday at
4 and 7 p.m. in James
Wilson Auditorium.

The film is a re-enactment of
the trial of the Chicago 7. All
of the film's dialogue and
action are taken directly from
the trial's official transcript.

The trial involved seven
anti-war leaders charged with
conspiracy to riot during the
1968 Democratic Convention
in Chicago.

Convictions against five of
the seven defendants were
recently reversed.

Proceeds go to the
Post-Conviction Assistance
Project, a legal aid organization
for Virginia prisoners at the
University.

Admission is $1 for students
and $2 for non-students.