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One-Shot Wednesday

On Wednesdays, guess the Chicago-based movie or television show from one screenshot. 

Chi-Raq

Directed by Spike Lee, Chi-Raq is set in Chicago and explores gang violence on the city's South Side.


When released, the movie was reviewed relatively well. But some Chicagoans begged to differ.


Some city residents did not like the film's name, a portmanteau of Chicago and Iraq. Others did not approve of Chicago deaths being used for entertainment purposes. To be fair, both concerns appear to have been expressed before the film was released.


In any event, like several of Spike Lee's movies, Chi-Raq is controversial and thought-provoking. Have you seen it?

Welcome to One-Shot Wednesday!

Think you’re a Chicago screen buff?

On Wednesdays, we post one still from a movie or TV show filmed or set in the Windy City. Your mission? Guess the title!

​​You've already seen this week’s image above. If you're feeling nostalgic, explore the full archive of past challenges to keep the fun rolling.

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