FILM

Chi-Raq

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

Cast:

Nick Cannon
Teyonah Parris
Wesley Snipes
Jennifer Hudson
Angela Bassett
John Cusack
Samuel L. Jackson

Director:
Spike Lee

Producer:
Spike Lee

Written by:
Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee

Distributor:
Lionsgate

Metacritic Score:
78

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
80%