Chi-Raq (2015)
Chi-Raq is a 2015 drama movie directed by Spike Lee, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon and Wesley Snipes.
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Quick answers
What is Chi-Raq about?
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
When was Chi-Raq released?
Chi-Raq was released on 4 December 2015.
How long is Chi-Raq?
Chi-Raq runs 2h 7m.
Who made Chi-Raq?
Chi-Raq was directed by Spike Lee.
Where can I watch Chi-Raq?
Chi-Raq is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Where to watch Chi-Raq
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Official site
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
- Jennifer Hudson as Irene
- David Patrick Kelly as General King Kong
- D. B. Sweeney as Mayor McCloud
- Dave Chappelle as Morris
- Steve Harris as Ole Duke
- Harry Lennix as Commissioner Blades