UNITED STATES · 2015

Chi-Raq

Spike Lee
New Black Cinema gang violence sexual politics social activism urban conflict peace movement
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Synopsis

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

Year2015
CountryUnited States
DirectorSpike Lee
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