City So Real
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
67 min per episode
2020 – Present
Premiered: Thu, Oct 29, 2020
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “You Gotta Make It or You Gotta Take It”
One year after the mayoral election, the mayor and city residents must grapple with both the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread social upheaval following the police killing of George Floyd. An already fractured city is further divided as police clash with protesters, giving rise to a generational moment that promises to change the city forever.
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City So Real | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-24
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zak Piper, Steve James, Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Alex Kotlowitz
Department Leadership Roster
Zak Piper
Producer
Steve James
Producer
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What is City So Real about?
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.
How many seasons does City So Real have?
City So Real comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in City So Real?
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Who created or directed City So Real?
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