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Chi-Town
Genres
Documentary
Overview
An underdog basketball player from Chicago goes on a meteoric rise to become one of the best college point guards in the nation. But while he pursues dreams of the NBA, his success contrasts with the effects of gun violence on his friends back home.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
2018-03-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
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