Logline: The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.


Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: Kristy Leigh Lussier, Film Critic and Screenwriter

Summary:
In this episode of "The Successful Screenwriter," Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier analyze the historical legal drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7," written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. They discuss the film's powerful storytelling, character portrayal, and the real-life events that inspired it. Kristy Leigh Lussier, a respected film critic and screenwriter, offers her insights into the film's narrative structure, dialogue, and thematic elements. Join Geoffrey and Kristy as they explore the screenwriting techniques that make this film a compelling piece of cinema.

Takeaways:
Techniques for writing compelling courtroom dramas
Analyzing character portrayal and development
The impact of real-life events on storytelling
Crafting powerful dialogue and monologues
Applying these techniques to your own screenwriting projects

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Overview of "The Trial of the Chicago 7"
12:45 - Writing Compelling Courtroom Dramas
25:30 - Character Portrayal and Development
37:15 - Impact of Real-Life Events
45:00 - Crafting Powerful Dialogue
55:30 - Screenwriting Takeaways
01:00:00 - Closing Thoughts

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