Chi-Raq (2015)

R ★ 5.7/10 127 min Drama, Crime, Comedy United States English

Director: Spike Lee

Writers: Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott
Theatre Play: Aristophanes

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No peace. No piece.

Description

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

Teyonah Parris Lysistrata

Nick Cannon Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

Wesley Snipes Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

Angela Bassett Miss Helen Worthy

Samuel L. Jackson Dolmedes

John Cusack Fr. Mike Corridan

Jennifer Hudson Irene

David Patrick Kelly General King Kong