The Trial of the Chicago 7: fact v drama

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” has been nominated for six Oscars. Aaron Sorkin, the film’s screenwriter and director, speaks to The Economist about the tension between historical accuracy and compelling drama. 00:00 - The Trial of the Chicago 7 00:51 - Why is the story still so relevant? 01:34 - How to adapt real events into drama 02:40 - Why the film deviates from historical fact 04:41 - Historical accuracy v artistic truth 05:41 - Altering events in historical drama v fake news Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage: https://econ.st/3fWB4YG Listen to the full interview on “The Economist Asks” podcast: https://econ.st/3fQCEvs Find our culture blog “Prospero” for reviews and cultural commentary: https://econ.st/3uylvuj See our books and arts section for the latest coverage: https://econ.st/2R5FhyW The new economics of blockbuster films: https://econ.st/3fJETR8 Read our article about “The Crown” and the issue of historical accuracy: https://econ.st/2PFms5i How the pandemic has shaken up the movie business: https://econ.st/3g20Lrd Covid-19 and controversy at the Golden Globes: https://econ.st/3uqXnKj The power of protest and the legacy of George Floyd: https://econ.st/3upkVyY How history repeated itself in protests at the death of George Floyd: https://econ.st/3uvDDoI Police violence, race and protest in America: https://econ.st/3fQMbCC Listen to an episode of our “Checks and Balance” podcast about racism, police brutality and protest in America: https://econ.st/3fQMbCC