Drama ·Crime ·Comedy · United States of America · 2015 · 2h 7m

Chi-Raq

Chi-Raq poster
Director
Spike Lee
Cast
Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata Nick Cannon as Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree Wesley Snipes as Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews Angela Bassett as Miss Helen Worthy Samuel L. Jackson as Dolmedes John Cusack as Fr. Mike Corridan
Crew
Matthew Libatique — Director of Photography Ryan Denmark — Editor Hye Mee Na — Editor Terence Blanchard — Original Music Composer Spike Lee — Writer Kevin Willmott — Writer
Tagline

No peace. No piece.

Synopsis

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

Trailer Chi-Raq — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
chicago, illinois
Key Collaborators
Spike Lee Director Matthew Libatique Director of Photography Ryan Denmark Editor Hye Mee Na Editor Terence Blanchard Original Music Composer Spike Lee Writer Kevin Willmott Writer Spike Lee Producer Alex DiGerlando Production Design Ruth E. Carter Costume Design
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