City So Real

Documentary

2020, Show

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Steve James’ fascinating and complex portrait of contemporary Chicago delivers a deep, multifaceted look into the soul of a quintessentially American city, set against the backdrop of its history-making 2019 mayoral election, and the tumultuous 2020 summer of COVID-19 and social upheaval following the police killing of George Floyd.

Country: United States

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7.7

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Critic Brian Tallerico

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The ambition of “City So Real” is remarkable, but it’s fulfilled through James’ deep fascination with humanity.

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In the tumultuous summer of 2018, Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces he won't seek reelection amidst accusations of a cover-up related to a police shooting of a black teenager, Laquan McDonald. This sets off a fierce battle among 21 diverse candidates vying to shape the city's uncertain future in the history-making 2019 mayoral election. Against the backdrop of COVID-19 and social upheaval following George Floyd's murder, this documentary series delves into the complexities of contemporary Chicago politics, corruption, and the city's soul.

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