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: 76/100
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
Filming Locations: Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue, West Town, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Trivia:
One of two 2016's releases starring Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, with the other film being Cell (2016). They also appeared in 1408 (2007). See more »
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