Chi-Raq(2015)
No peace. No piece.
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Movie: Chi-Raq
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lysistrata
Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
Miss Helen Worthy
Dolmedes
Fr. Mike Corridan
Irene
General King Kong
Mayor McCloud
Morris
Video Trailer Chi-Raq
Video: Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Cast Run 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Critic Review 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Featurette | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Fight 30 sec | Amazon Studios
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Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios - Trailer
Chi-Raq - Cast Run 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
Chi-Raq - Critic Review 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
Chi-Raq - Featurette | Amazon Studios - Featurette
Chi-Raq - Fight 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
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