CHICAGO— As murder and shooting numbers soar in Chicago, the folks at Viceland are taking another shot at capturing the gun violence epidemic in Chicago.
While documentaries about Chicago crime typically are bashed on social media, the latest Viceland episode seems to be striking a chord, particularly among people tired of hearing that Chicagoans don't protest violence taking place in their communities.
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The episode that aired Tuesday featured local activists and Chicago hip-hop artists Common, Chief Keef, Vic Mensa and Lil' Durk, among others.
Chicagoans took to social media to post their opinions of the show.
Thank you @VICELAND for showing both sides, we (people who care) do exist!!!#WeOutHere https://t.co/8RMSG6iTQ6
— Diane Latiker (@dianekob) March 23, 2016
I will say VICELAND did a good job of putting a face to the people of Chicago in their documentary & not just talking violence
— J. Sanchez (@imJSanch) March 23, 2016
Activist Anton Seals described the episode as being "not bad," but said violence is not the only problem plaguing Chicago neighborhoods.
"Our story isn't just despair. That is a comfortable, yet limited, narrative about who we are," Seals said. "Tell the story about how one side of Chicago has benefited from tax dollars given as no-bid contracts. Tell them about the destruction of housing, education, health resources."
If you haven't seen the episode, watch it here.
