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Chi-Raq

Chi-Raq (2015)

Directed by Spike Lee
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No peace. No piece.

2h 7min

Overall average

5.0/10

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Plot

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

Main cast

Teyonah Parris

Teyonah Parris

Lysistrata

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Miss Helen Worthy

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Dolmedes

John Cusack

John Cusack

Fr. Mike Corridan

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Irene

Full cast

ActorRole
David Patrick KellyGeneral King Kong
D. B. SweeneyMayor McCloud
Dave ChappelleMorris
Steve HarrisOle Duke
Harry LennixCommissioner Blades
Anya Engel-AdamsRasheeda
Ebony JoyMarcy
Erin Allen KaneTee-Tee
Michelle MitchenorIndigo
La La AnthonyHecuba
Val WarnerElectra Johnson
Sarunas J. JacksonBig Mike
Corey HendrixJah
William GinesArmonty
Quincy GriffinCairo
Chantley Lorraine WardCandy
M.J. CareySergeant Toney
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Samuel RobinsonPrivate Alto
Anthony FitzpatrickChief Riptide
Jackie TaylorOlympia
Gina BreedloveAlthea
Anthony ChisholmMr. Doctor Aesop
Darren JonesPindar
George WillbornTereus
Lamar GreerAjani
Wade Forrest WilsonOedipus
Erica Faye WatsonSugar Pie
Tish HymanBig Thelma
Isiah Whitlock Jr.Bacchos
Vic MensaT-Money
Natasha ForouzanniaMichelle
Duane SharpJoe the Supervisor
Sammy Joe TemplePretty Pink
Emily Boakye AgyemangFifi
Lena OwensDivine
Eric WilkinsSpinna
T'Keyah Crystal KeymáhLorde
Yaneisha FranklinKenya
Tiffany LaosLucy
Dusan SanfordBlue Monday
Al PalagoniaPrivate Wilbur
Willie MiddletonTiny Tony
Celeste M CooperBarbara
Ilfenesh HaderaChifon
Rinska CarrascoDancer
Patricia Urbonas ClarkSecretary to Mayor McCloud
Michelle Shelton HuffChannel 7 News Reporter
John Westford Jr.J Dog Englewood
Eric IanGrey
Brandon BowensPolice Officer
Muhammad SandersCafe Waiter
Curtis GordonChicago Cop
Epic SconNational Guard Singer / Dancer
Michael CzerniawskiPolice officer
Jay WashingtonBesomighty
Jermaine MctizicNational Guard
Aj BranderChicago police officer
Kevin TillettNational Guardsman
Matthew SalterRiot Police Officer / Bartender (uncredited)
Hans Dieter WolffPolice riot squad (uncredited)
Thomas Jefferson ByrdApollo
Roger Guenveur SmithRed, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman
Felicia PearsonDania

Genres

DramaCrimeComedy

Technical details

DetailValue
Original titleChi-Raq
Original languageEnglish (EN)
Spoken languagesEnglish
Production countriesUnited States of America
StatusReleased
Production companies40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Roadside Attractions, Amazon Studios
Release date4 dicembre 2015
Executive producerKevin Willmott, Jon Kilik
ProductionSpike Lee
WriterSpike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Aristophanes
CastingGenona Blue, Kim Taylor-Coleman
EditingRyan Denmark, Hye Mee Na, Kevin Vale, Joe Gawler, David Valdez
CinematographyMatthew Libatique, Kathryn Moss, Parrish Lewis, Thomas S. Ciciura, Bing Liu
Assistant directorsSpike Lee, Mary Tallman
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LightingAnthony J. Lullo, Chris Hudecek
Camera operatorsKathryn Moss, Matthew Libatique, Parrish Lewis, Thomas S. Ciciura, Bing Liu
Additional photographyThomas S. Ciciura, Matthew Libatique, Kathryn Moss, Parrish Lewis, Bing Liu
Production designAlex DiGerlando, David Meyer, Cynthia Anne Slagter, Kho Wong, Bret August Tanzer, Randall Balsmeyer
Art directionDavid Meyer, Bret August Tanzer, Alex DiGerlando, Cynthia Anne Slagter, Kho Wong, Randall Balsmeyer
Set decorationCynthia Anne Slagter, Alex DiGerlando, David Meyer, Kho Wong, Bret August Tanzer, Randall Balsmeyer
Visual effectsRandall Balsmeyer
MusicTerence Blanchard, Ruth Hernandez, Marko Costanzo, Eric Milano, Allan Zaleski, Paul Hsu, Philip Stockton
SoundTerence Blanchard, Ruth Hernandez, Marko Costanzo, Eric Milano, Allan Zaleski, Paul Hsu, Philip Stockton
Costume designRuth E. Carter, Yvonne Wilburn, Cheryl Pickenback, Rukey Styles, Denise Baker, Dora F. Kwak, Suzi Ostos, Alejandra Ford, Jessica Williams
MakeupAlejandra Ford, Jessica Williams, Ruth E. Carter, Yvonne Wilburn, Cheryl Pickenback, Rukey Styles, Denise Baker, Dora F. Kwak, Suzi Ostos
HairstylingCheryl Pickenback, Denise Baker, Ruth E. Carter, Yvonne Wilburn, Rukey Styles, Dora F. Kwak, Suzi Ostos, Alejandra Ford, Jessica Williams

Release dates

Premiere

Germany / Feb 16, 2016 / Berlin International Film Festival

Limited release

Romania / Dec 04, 2015 / 18+

United States / Dec 04, 2015 / R

Theatrical release

Canada / Dec 04, 2015 / 18A

United Kingdom / Dec 02, 2016 / 15

Digital

United States / Dec 29, 2015 / R / Amazon Instant Video

Physical media

United States / Jan 26, 2016 / R

United Kingdom / Jan 09, 2017 / 15 / DVD

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