Spike Lee leads gun violence protest after 'Chi-Raq' premiere
Instead of holding an after party following the premiere of his new film, 'Chi-Raq,' Spike Lee held an anti-gun violence march. Lee was joined by the Rev. Al Sharpton and more than 15 activists.
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Dec 2, 2015, 7:04 PM
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Instead of holding an after party following the premiere of his new film, 'Chi-Raq,' Spike Lee held an anti-gun violence march.
Lee was joined by the Rev. Al Sharpton and more than 15 activists.
The group marched from a Midtown theater to Times Square.
Many wore orange beanies, the color symbolizing gun violence awareness.
Lee's new film explores inner city violence throughout Chicago.
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