Chi-Raq

Overview

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

Director: Spike Lee

Cast

Teyonah Parris

Lysistrata

Nick Cannon

Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

Wesley Snipes

Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

Angela Bassett

Miss Helen Worthy

Samuel L. Jackson

Dolmedes

John Cusack

Fr. Mike Corridan

Jennifer Hudson

Irene

David Patrick Kelly

General King Kong

D. B. Sweeney

Mayor McCloud

Dave Chappelle

Morris