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

Release Year: 2015

Critic's Score: 80/100

Director: Spike Lee

Stars: Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes

Storyline
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.

Writers: Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee

Cast:
Nick Cannon - Chi-Raq
Teyonah Parris - Lysistrata
Wesley Snipes - Cyclops
Angela Bassett - Miss Helen
Samuel L. Jackson - Dolmedes
John Cusack - Father Mike Corridan
Jennifer Hudson - Irene
David Patrick Kelly - General King Kong
D.B. Sweeney - Mayor McCloud
Dave Chappelle - Morris
Steve Harris - Old Duke
Harry Lennix - Commissioner Blades
Anthony Fitzpatrick - Chief Riptide
Anya Engel-Adams - Rasheeda
Ebony Joy - Marcy

Taglines: No peace, no piece.

Official Website: Official site

Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 4 December 2015

Filming Locations: Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue, West Town, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime: 118 min

Trivia:
This film marks the return of Dave Chappelle for film acting since Undercover Brother (2002), a 13-year break. See more »

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