The unofficial subtitle of “City So Real” — Steve James’ long-gestating and utterly gripping portrait of Chicago — is “The American City at a Crossroads.” Flashing onto the screen over a map of the city broken into neighborhoods, the subtitle isn’t used in each of the four episodes, yet its initial inclusion emphasizes the docuseries’ striking duality. First and foremost, there’s the crisis facing Chicago. Police shootings and gang violence have led to racial and economical divides. Citizens are fleeing for other metropolitan locales in the hopes of finding safer, more affordable homes and better jobs. The city has long been ravaged by political corruption, but the 2019 mayoral election marks voters’ best opportunity to upend the status quo.
That election, and its unprecedented 21 candidates, serve as the ostensible focus of James’ four-hour series. But if it’s not already evident from the topical descriptions above, “City So Real” encapsulates more...
That election, and its unprecedented 21 candidates, serve as the ostensible focus of James’ four-hour series. But if it’s not already evident from the topical descriptions above, “City So Real” encapsulates more...
- 1/28/2020
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Similar News
Bowen Yang & Lily Gladstone to Star in Remake of Ang Lee's Rom-Com 'The Wedding Banquet'
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: Jimmy Fallon Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘The Tonight Show’, Recalls Pranking Nicole Kidman & Ping Pong With Prince
- 4/26/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
New Line Front-Runner To Land Chris Farley Biopic Package Starring Paul Walter Hauser With Josh Gad Directing: The Dish
- 4/25/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
How the Beijing Film Fest Played a Crucial Role in the Career of Acclaimed Director Gu Xiaogang
- 4/18/2024
- by Mathew Scott
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Richest “General Hospital” Stars Ranked From Lowest To Highest Net Worth!!!
- 3/30/2024
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Judd Apatow On Netflix Licensing HBO Shows: “It’s A Scary Thing”
- 3/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Let the Little Light Shine’ Film Review: Black Chicago Students Fight for Their School and Their Futures
- 12/9/2022
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Wrap
61st Street EP Says AMC Drama Is 'Not About Black Trauma,' Hopes That Viewers 'Continue the Conversation'
- 4/9/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
CNN+ to Examine Jussie Smollett Case in New Documentary
- 3/31/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.