
It's Different in Chicago
A look at how House music and Hip Hop culture complemented and competed
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Overview
It's Different In Chicago Tells the story of how House music and Hip Hop culture complemented and competed with each other leading to deep revelations about the different segments within the Black community of Chicago.
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Budget
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Runtime
79 min
Release Date
2021-09-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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