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See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere

Spike Lee wants to use his platform to curb the country’s ongoing gun violence. Following Tuesday’s New York City premiere of Chiraq, the legendary filmmaker led an anti-gun violence protest through the streets of Manhattan. Check out some of the photos from the evening, from the star-studded red carpet to the powerful demonstration. 
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Teyonah Parris sparkled at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Wesley Snipes and George Willborn goof around at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony pose for a cute snap at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Reverend Al Sharpton, Teyonah Parris and director Spike Lee strike a pose on the orange carpet at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Laz Alonzo looked dapper at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Aisha McShaw, Rev. Al Sharpton wife Dominique Sharpton smile on the organge carpet at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Nick Cannon sends positive vives at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Teyonah Parris and Michelle Mitchen have some fun at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Spike Lee poses with guests and cast members at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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The audience waits in anticpation at the CHI-RAQ New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Al Sharpton speaks before the screening of CHI-RAQ’s New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Father Michael Pfleger, Maija Garcia, Harry Lennix, Teyonah Parris, Spike Lee, Reverend Al Sharpton, John Cusack, La La Anthony, Nick Cannon, and Wesley Snipes pose for a photo after the screening of CHI-RAQ at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Spike Lee heads to the streets after the premiere of CHI-RAQ at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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Premiere Turned Protest

After the film, Spike Lee and Al Sharpton led a march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.

See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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Premiere Turned Protest

After the film, Spike Lee and Al Sharpton led a march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.

See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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After the film, Spike Lee and Al Sharpton led a march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.
See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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Premiere Turned Protest

After the film, Spike Lee and Al Sharpton led a march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.

See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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Premiere Turned Protest
After the film, Spike Lee and Al Sharpton led a march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.
See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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Attendees wear organge hats in support of Spike Lee and Sharpton’s march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.

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A crowd forms around Spike Lee during the march through the streets of New York calling for an end to gun violence.

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Nick Cannon participates in the march led by Spike Lee and Al Sharpton, calling for an end to gun violence in New York City.

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Nick Cannon supports the march led by Spike Lee and Al Sharpton, calling for an end to gun violence, in New York City

See Spike Lee’s Anti-Gun Violence Protest Following ‘Chiraq’ Premiere
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