chicago, illinois

Chi-Raq (2015)

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No peace. No piece.

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Spike Lee
  • Profile picture of Teyonah Parris
    Lysistrata Teyonah Parris
  • Profile picture of Nick Cannon
    Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree Nick Cannon
  • Profile picture of Wesley Snipes
    Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews Wesley Snipes
  • Profile picture of Angela Bassett
    Miss Helen Worthy Angela Bassett
  • Profile picture of Samuel L. Jackson
    Dolmedes Samuel L. Jackson
  • Profile picture of John Cusack
    Fr. Mike Corridan John Cusack
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Hudson
    Irene Jennifer Hudson
  • Profile picture of David Patrick Kelly
    General King Kong David Patrick Kelly

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Keywords

  • chicago, illinois