Participant Media Films

Chicago 10

Brett Morgen
Screening time  
02.03. / Srijeda, 17:00 - 19:00 Dvorana 3  
‘Chicago 10′ presents contemporary history with a forced perspective, mixing bold and original animation with extraordinary archival footage that explores the build-up to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial.

Set to the music of revolution, then and now, ‘Chicago 10′ is a parable of hope, courage and ultimate victory, the story of young Americans speaking out and taking a stand in the face of an oppressive and armed government. At the 1968 Democratic Convention, protestors, denied permits for demonstrations, repeatedly clashed with the Chicago Police Department, who waged a week-long terror campaign that resulted in riots witnessed live by a television audience of over 50 million. The events had a polarizing effect on the country. Eschewing talking-head interviews and omniscient narration, ‘Chicago 10′ allows the viewer to experience the drama and tragedy in a unique and dynamic style.

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Brett Morgen

Brett Morgen earned a BA in Mythology and American History at Hampshire College and an MFA in film from NYU. His work has received international acclaim, including several premieres and a Special Jury award at Sundance, selection at Cannes, a DGA award, an Academy Award nomination, WGA and ACE nominations, numerous Emmy nominations, and a Peabody Award. Filmography: Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015, screened at 2016 ZagrebDox), Crossfire Hurricane (2012), 30 For 30: June 17, 1994 (2010), On the Ropes (1999), Chicago 10 (2007), Nimrod Nation (2007), The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002). 

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Chicago 10

USA
2007, 110', color, video

Directed by:
Brett Morgen

Screenplay by:
Brett Morgen

Edited by:
Stuart Levy

Music:
Jeff Danna

Producers:
Laura Bickford, William Pohlad, Peter Schlessel, Jeff Skoll, Ricky Strauss, Diane Weyermann

Produced by:
Consolidated Documentaries, Participant Media, River Road Entertainment, Curious Pictures