On this episode of Why Watch That:

First Look: The Trial of the Chicago 7

Website: Netflix

Synopsis: What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest — including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale — were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.

Release Date: October 16, 2020
Directed by: Aaron Sorkin
Screenplay by: Aaron Sorkin
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, John Carroll Lynch, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, and Jeremy Strong
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Drama, History
Running Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Rated R

Sneak Peek: Bad Hair

Website: Hulu

Synopsis: In this horror satire set in 1989, BAD HAIR follows an ambitious young woman (Elle Lorraine) who gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career comes at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.

Release Date: October 23, 2020
Directed by: Justin Simien
Screenplay by: Justin Simien
Starring: Elle Lorraine, Vanessa Williams, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Jay Pharoah, Kelly Rowland, Blair Underwood, James Van Der Beek, and Usher Raymond
Distributor: Hulu
Genre: Horror, Satire
Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rated TV-MA