The First Trailer for "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Brings Sorkin to the Oscar Race

Scene from The Trial of the Chicago 7

If there is one thing that the year 2020 will be remembered for, it's that it was politically fraught. No matter what's going on right now, there's some division in America right now that is causing conversation, forcing citizens to ask what the merit of this country truly is. It makes sense then that Netflix's latest Oscar-contending film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, comes with urgency and exploration of these themes in vivid and entertaining fashion. The first trailer has been released and, along with a surprising mix of actors, it feels like an energetic molotov cocktail through the system, finding ways to discuss hard issues with such vigor and soul. It looks like a great way to shake up this fall, and one can hope that it delivers.

Super Delegates: Richard M. Nixon in "Frost/Nixon" (2008)

Frank Langella

Welcome to Super Delegates, a bi-monthly column released on Tuesdays and are done in part to recognize politics on film, specifically in regards to Oscar-nominated works. With this being an election year in the United States, it feels like a good time to revisit film history's vast relationship with politicians of any era and determine what makes them interesting while potentially connecting them to the modern era. The series plans to run until the end of this 2016 election cycle, so stay tuned for every installment and feel free to share your thoughts on films worthy of discussion in the comments section.