To mark the 51st anniversary of the verdict in the homonymous case, Netflix The Chicago Trial 7 it is currently free to watch on YouTube. However, you’ll need to act very quickly to check out the movie if you don’t have a Netflix subscription – it won’t be on YouTube until midnight Pacific time on Sunday. The film tells the story of anti-Vietnamese protesters who were accused of conspiring to cross state borders and incite a riot in connection with their demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
“Join us at a global screening event for our film, The Chicago 7 Trial, in honor of the true patriots who inspired a generation to take to the streets and defend the foundations of our Constitution, “said writer and director Aaron Sorkin in a statement.” It is an honor to share this story with the world “.
The film is the latest in a line of titles that Netflix uploaded to YouTube. You can check out full-length documentaries, including 13th and Take down the house, as well as episodes of Our planet and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj for free.
While Netflix no longer offers free trials, it does offer potential subscribers a sample of its library, broadcasting free episodes of shows, including Weird stuff. Previously, it allowed people to watch some movies, including For all the boys I’ve loved before, Bird Box and The two popes, at no cost.
Meanwhile, several film industry experts believe The Chicago 7 Trial is a legitimate Oscar candidate. He has been accumulating nominations from various guilds, as well as the Golden Globe during the awards season. Expanding the potential audience for the film by broadcasting it free on YouTube, even for a limited time, can increase Netflix’s chances in the battle for awards.