A historic trial unfolds with brisk urgency as political activists face gritty injustice and earnest legal battles.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Netflix.
What we could confirm fits an R: some violence and frequent strong language.
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What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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