THROUGH THE LENS: Will Robson-Scott
Earlier this summer Will Robson-Scott took to the streets of Chicago to document the cities violence in the film called Chi Raq. This film was to show people how violence has been plaguing not only the city but its people who many have come to refer to Chicago as Chi-Raq because of the resemblance to the war stricken country of Iraq. The movie is centered around those who have been affected the violence in some way shape or form. The photos were taken during filming of the movie and include the people that were featured in the film. Check out the photos and watch the film here.
[Photos by Will Robson-Scott]
[Trailer] Chi Raq
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It's no secret that Chicago is a violent city. Sadly, it has become part of the city's history, and it just keeps getting worse. Gun violence and gangs have become an epidemic in Chicago, and the murder rates continue to soar everyday. Due to the murder rate, the city is now being referred to by a new name, Chiraq, because of those who feel the city resembles the war-stricken country of Iraq. British filmmaker Will Robson-Scott has gone to the West & South Side of Chicago to document the lives of those who are affected by the violence on the streets.
The film is set to release on August 13th of this year.