The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Richard Schultz
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Quotes
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Richard Schultz : Do you have contempt for your government?
Abbie Hoffman : I think the institutions of our democracy are wonderful things, that right now are populated by some terrible people.
Richard Schultz : Please answer the question.
Abbie Hoffman : Tell me again?
Richard Schultz : Do you have contempt for your government?
Abbie Hoffman : I'll tell you, Mr. Schultz, it's nothing compared to the contempt my government has for me.
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Richard Schultz : When you came to Chicago, were you hoping for a confrontation with the police?
[pause]
Richard Schultz : I'm concerned you have to think about it.
Abbie Hoffman : Give me a moment, would you, friend? I've never been on trial for my thoughts before.
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Richard Schultz : On top of everything, we're giving them what they want: a stage and an audience.
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Richard Schultz : Who started the riots? Was it the protesters or was it the police?
John Mitchell : The police don't start riots.
Richard Schultz : They'll have witnesses who say they started this one.
John Mitchell : And you'll dismantle them, and you'll win, because, Mr. Schultz, that's what's expected of you.
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Abbie Hoffman : You think we were responsible?
Richard Schultz : I think you got the result you were looking for.
Abbie Hoffman : So did Nixon.
Richard Schultz : How about that.
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Rennie Davis : You don't send a woman to, to ensorcel me...
Abbie Hoffman : What?
Rennie Davis : It means "to enchant"!
Abbie Hoffman : Oh.
Rennie Davis : ...only to have her crush my soul!
Richard Schultz : How long did you two know each other?
Rennie Davis : Ninety-three hours. Could have been a lifetime.
Richard Schultz : For a fruit fly. Enjoy your weekend.
Rennie Davis : Is... is that even ethical? Aren't there ethics rules?
Abbie Hoffman : Did she engage with you sexually?
Rennie Davis : We were taking it slow.