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The City That Sold America

  • 2019
  • 1h 7m
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8.1/10
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The City That Sold America (2019)
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An entertaining and informative look at how Chicago's creative community pioneered modern advertising, forever influencing consumer behavior and culture in America.An entertaining and informative look at how Chicago's creative community pioneered modern advertising, forever influencing consumer behavior and culture in America.An entertaining and informative look at how Chicago's creative community pioneered modern advertising, forever influencing consumer behavior and culture in America.

  • Director
    • Ky Dickens
  • Writers
    • Ky Dickens
    • Mary Warlick
  • Stars
    • Tom Burrell
    • Bruce DuMont
    • Myiti Sengstacke Rice
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
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    • Director
      • Ky Dickens
    • Writers
      • Ky Dickens
      • Mary Warlick
    • Stars
      • Tom Burrell
      • Bruce DuMont
      • Myiti Sengstacke Rice
    • 1User review
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    10hannah-76794

    Insightful, fascinating!

    For lovers of history and culture, this is a must see. It's short and informative - yet extremely entertaining and enlightening. You'll never see advertising or Chicago in the same light again.

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • A&C Film Distribution
      • The One Club
      • A&C Productions
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      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,423
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      1 hour 7 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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