The Trial of the Chicago 7

In 1969, seven anti-war activists —including Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden, and Bobby Seale— are put on trial for conspiracy and inciting riots in Grant Park during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Aaron Sorkin's script turns the most politicized trial in American history into a dizzying courtroom drama, with a clearly biased judge and defendants who turn the proceedings into political theater. Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman steals every scene he appears in.

Aaron Sorkin at his finest: non-stop dialogue and a courtroom rhythm that few films achieve. The historical context remains relevant. Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman is the dramatic revelation of his career.