Tough TV-news reporter John Cassellis exposes the darker side of racial tensions and violence in the ghetto, but his investigation uncovers a shocking truth: his network secretly aids the FBI by sharing his footage to identify suspects. Fired for his defiance, Cassellis heads to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where he becomes embroiled in a maelstrom of protest and social unrest.
Medium Cool
A TV news reporter's professional detachment is disrupted by the growing unrest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, leading to a deeply personal involvement in the tumultuous events unfolding before his eyes.
