![]() But the latter states that without a seat, it doesn’t matter what changes they’d want to bring about. Abbie points out that the issues should be Tom’s primary concern, not the elections. Consequently, many elections will be lost. It will not be looked upon as an agency for change. Then, Tom also states that when people will think about progressive politics in the future, they will associate it with Abbie’s hippie lifestyle and “idiot followers.’ Previously, Tom said this about Abbie – “The last thing he wants is to end the war.” When asked to explain this, Tom says that if the Vietnam war ends, so will Abbie’s popularity, as the two go hand in hand. It also turns out that William wants Tom to take the stand from the defense’s side. There is an acrimonious exchange between Abbie and Tom after David is arrested for punching a court official. The left-wing activists are put on trial, and the rest of the movie deals with the many obstacles they face during the hearings. However, the men argue that they came peacefully, and instead, it was the police that commenced the violence. When a riot breaks out, President Nixon’s Department of Justice seeks to indict the eight men and hold them responsible for springing the clash. However, the Mayor, Richard Daley, has the Illinois National Guard and Chicago PD on standby to ensure that the convention goes smoothly. The plan is to march to the location of the political gathering and make their voices heard. It is because the National Democratic Convention is being held in the city, and the media will be there. These men, who are involved with different organizations with common goals, coordinate to protest in Chicago. Add to this the Civil Rights Movement that is also evolving, and you will find that the country’s political climate is chaotic, to say the least. All have vehemently protested America’s involvement in the war and are fighting for change and social justice. Enter the protagonists – Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, Jerry Rubin, Abbie Hoffman, David Dellinger, Bobby Seale, Lee Weiner, and John Froines. ![]() ![]() Almost 400,000 men have already been called to serve in the Vietnam War, but there are many Americans who don’t support this conflict.
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