Chicago Tonight

Spike Lee Film "Chiraq"

Clip: 04/15/2015 | 12m 52s  | Video has closed captioning.

A new Spike Lee film about black-on-black violence that is still in early production has already stirred up controversy just with its title: Chiraq. The mayor says he doesn't like it because it stigmatizes communities and gives the whole city a bad name. We talk with a local filmmaker with an anti-violence message, as well as experts on black-on-black violence to get their take on the controversy.

Aired: 04/15/15

Rating: NR

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