Monday, April 12, 2021

2021 OSCARS: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) - A Bright Spot of Humor

[Quick Summary: Seven protestors at the 1968 Democratic Convention were put on trial for "conspiracy to cross state lines in order to incite violence."]

I had a hard time getting engaged in this courtroom drama filled with big politics.

I wished there were more personal moments, like this spot of humor where Jerry, one of the defendants, confronts Shultz, one of the federal prosecutors:

EXT. PARK BENCH - DAY

...JERRY: Fine, then you buy our phones, you wire up a dope dealer, be a man. You don't send a woman to ensorcell me --it means "enchanting"-- only to have her crush my soul.

SHULTZ: How long did you two know each other?

JERRY: Ninety-three hours. It could have been a lifetime.

SHULTZ: For a fruit fly. Enjoy the weekend.

JERRY: Is that even ethical? Aren't there ethics rules?

SCHULTZ: Did she engage with you sexually?

JERRY (pause): We were taking it slow.

ABBIE: He's gonna be alright.

...SCHULTZ walks away toward his daughters. JERRY calls after him--

JERRY (calling): Does she ever mention me?

SCHULTZ, with his back still turned, just shrugs...

WHAT I'VE LEARNED: I found this moment so human. Despite the seriousness of his situation, a guy just wants to know if a girl likes him.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
by Aaron Sorkin

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