John Cassellis, a renowned TV-news reporter, is known for his gritty reporting on ghetto violence and racial tensions. However, his investigative work takes a shocking turn when he uncovers his network's secret partnership with the FBI, allowing them to review his footage to identify suspects. When he speaks out against this unethical practice, he's fired and decides to document the chaos at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Medium Cool
In the midst of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, a TV news reporter becomes embroiled in the escalating violence, his professional detachment giving way to personal involvement.