The city of Chicago, also known as "Chiraq", has a staggering homicide rate with an average of 42 murders per month. Despite being a hub for hip-hop and its glorification of violence, the film delves deeper to uncover the real reasons behind the city's gun culture. It explores the connections between the $30 billion drug trade, the Sinaloa Cartel, and the availability of guns in the city. The documentary also examines discriminatory gun legislation, police involvement, unemployment, and systemic issues within African-American culture, revealing the complex factors contributing to the city's gun violence.
Gunland
The city of Chicago faces a crippling homicide epidemic, earning the ominous moniker "Chiraq" due to its unsettling parallels with war-torn Iraq.
