Chi-Raq (2015)
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
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Chi-Raq -
Lysistrata -
Cyclops -
Miss Helen -
Dolmedes -
Father Mike Corridan -
Irene -
General King Kong -
Mayor McCloud -
Morris -
Old Duke -
Commissioner Blades -
Chief Riptide -
Rasheeda -
Marcy
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Director:
Spike LeeWriters:
Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee, Aristophanes (play)All Cast & Crew
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5 wins & 13 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Though he is not mentioned or credited, Vic Mensa has a cameo in the movie as the rapper rapping along with Nick Cannon's character Chi-Raq at the beginning of the movie. Vic Mensa is a rapper from Chicago, where the movie takes place.
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Lysistrata:
Repeat after me: I will deny all rights of access or entrance.
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At the end when the peace signing ceremony is being conducted all the parties involved are on one side of the signing table which is in front of them between the seats of the amphitheater with all the visible seats empty.
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Genres
Comedy | Crime | Drama | MusicalDetails
Release Date:
2 December 2016Language
English
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USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$1,198,356 (USA) (6 December 2015)
Gross:
$2,647,377 (USA) (24 January 2016)
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