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Watch Spike Lee Talk About 'Chiraq' at Chicago Press Conference

May 14, 2015 5:08pm | Updated May 14, 2015 5:08pm
Spike Lee has taken heat for the title of his film, "Chiraq."
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AUBURN GRESHAM — Spike Lee was on the South Side Thursday to defend his planned movie set in Chicago.

Some Chicago politicians are upset that he might use the name "Chiraq," saying it will put Chicago in a bad light.

Here's what Lee said about the flap Thursday...

Here's what John Cusack, who will appear in the film, had to say ...

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