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Chi-Raq

Chi-Raq

No peace. No piece.

20155.72h 7mR

Overview

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

Directed by Spike Lee
Written by Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Aristophanes
Produced by Spike Lee
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Top Cast

Teyonah Parris

Teyonah Parris

Lysistrata

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Miss Helen Worthy

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Dolmedes

John Cusack

John Cusack

Fr. Mike Corridan

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Irene

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

General King Kong

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

Mayor McCloud

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Morris

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Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinois

About Chi-Raq

Chi-Raq is a drama, crime, comedy film released in 2015 exploring themes of chicago, illinois. Directed by Spike Lee, it stars Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes. A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

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