Medium Cool

"Medium Cool" is a thought-provoking drama that takes place in Chicago in the summer of 1968, a time of great social and political upheaval. The film follows John Cassellis, a television news cameraman who discovers that his network is collaborating with the FBI to track down suspects, sparking his outrage and sense of betrayal. As he delves deeper into the world of politics and activism, Cassellis forms an unlikely bond with Eileen, a single mother and her son Harold, whose lives are forever changed by the tumultuous events unfolding around them. Shot in a cinéma vérité style that blurs the lines between fact and fiction, "Medium Cool" is a powerful commentary on the role of television and journalism during a pivotal moment in American history.