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Chi-Raq is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women led by Lysistrata organize against the on-going violence in Chicago’s Southside creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex and violence in America and around the world.
Original Release
12/04/2015
US Release
12/04/2015
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nick Cannon | Chi-Raq / Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree |
| Teyonah Parris | Lysistrata |
| Wesley Snipes | Cyclops / Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews |
| Angela Bassett | Miss Helen / Miss Helen Worthy |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Dolmedes |
| John Cusack | Father Mike Corridan / Fr. Mike Corridan |
| Jennifer Hudson | Irene |
| David Patrick Kelly | General King Kong |
| D.B. Sweeney | Mayor McCloud |
| Dave Chappelle | Morris |
Directors
Writers
Spike Lee, Aristophanes, Kevin Willmott
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nick Cannon | Chi-Raq / Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree |
| Teyonah Parris | Lysistrata |
| Wesley Snipes | Cyclops / Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews |
| Angela Bassett | Miss Helen / Miss Helen Worthy |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Dolmedes |
| John Cusack | Father Mike Corridan / Fr. Mike Corridan |
| Jennifer Hudson | Irene |
| David Patrick Kelly | General King Kong |
| D.B. Sweeney | Mayor McCloud |
| Dave Chappelle | Morris |
| Steve Harris | Old Duke / Ole Duke |
| Harry Lennix | Commissioner Blades |
| Tony Fitzpatrick | Chief Riptide |
| Anya Engel-Adams | Rasheeda |
| Ebony Joy | Marcy |
| Eryn Allen Kane | Tee-Tee |
| Michelle Mitchenor | Indigo |
| Felicia Pearson | Dania |
| La La Anthony | Hecuba |
| Sasha Go Hard | Kenya |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kevin Willmott | Executive Producer |
| Jon Kilik | Executive Producer |
| Spike Lee | Producer |
| Jason Sokoloff | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Chi-Raq
Clips
Chi-Raq: What Is His Real Name?
Chi-Raq: Red, White & Blue Insurance
Chi-Raq: Sexy Teyonah
Chi-Raq: Dolmedes At Barbershop
Chi-Raq: Ain't No Joke
Chi-Raq: No Target
Chi-Raq: Armory
Chi-Raq: It's Lame
Chi-Raq: I'm Down For The Cause
Behind the Scenes
Chi-Raq (Featurettej)
