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DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis
DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis

DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis

2010
1h 17m
Documentary

Overview

The history of Chicago's African-American community told like never before -- through the voices of its leading citizens, scholars, artists, politicians, and business leaders.

Top Cast

Kellita Smith

Kellita Smith

Self - Host

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