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Aaron Sorkin Talks “Early Eureka Moment” With ‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’ & The Prospect Of A ‘Social Network’ Sequel

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If you want to speak truth to power, then write a story. That was Aaron Sorkin’s message at the 2017 WGA Awards when he picked up his Paddy Chayefsky honor.

In his speech, he took aim at immigration and climate change policies, among others. So, it’s no shock to see him address our freedoms with his Netflix film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, which today picked up a WGA nom in the original screenplay category, his 15th scribe guild nomination after winning three.

The movie follows protestors, including Tom Hayden and Abbie Hoffman, who were charged with inciting a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Steven Spielberg first assigned Sorkin to write the story, and the 2020 election hastened Sorkin to finally make the movie.

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