The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix is a powerful movie. The content is heavy but is broken up by some humor from several characters. Here are the 12 best quotes from The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Best Quotes from The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the countercultural protests in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The trial transfixed the nation and sparked many political and cultural conversations.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is full of meaningful quotes as well as funny ones. Did I miss any of your favorites? Drop them in the comments below.
This is the Academy Awards of protests, and as far as I’m concerned it’s an honor just to be nominated. -Lee
I’ve been keeping a list every day. Americans who’ve been killed since the day we were arrested. -Rennie
Why? -Tom
With the trial starting, it might get easy to forget who this is about. -Rennie
This is what revolution looks like. Real revolution. Cultural revolution. -Abbie Hoffman
I don’t have time for cultural revolution. It distracts from actual revolution. -Tom
This is a political trial that was already decided for us. Ignoring that reality is just weird to me. -Abbie
Most people are smart, Bill. -Bernadine
Well if you believe that, you’re gonna get your heart broken every day of your life. -Bill
How much is it worth it to you? -Reporter
To call off the revolution? -Abbie
What’s your price? -Reporter
My life. -Abbie
Any idea what’s going on? -John
It’s been years since I’ve had any idea about what’s been going on. -Lee
I don’t carry money. Do you? -Abbie
I do. I’m a grown man. -David
It’s a revolution, Tom. We may have to hurt someone’s feelings. -Abbie
I think the institutions of our democracy are wonderful things that right now are populated by some terrible people. -Abbie
Give me a moment would you, friend? I’ve never been on trial for my thoughts before. -Abbie
The whole world is watching. -Crowd chanting