Written by: Matthew McGuire
Spike Lee’s new movie “Chi-raq” has just released a new trailer. This preview lands just a month ahead of its release.
The plot of film centers on gang violence in Chicago’s neighborhoods, as well as a deeper look on the gun control and culture in the city.
We find that this film does an excellent job of showing the problems that are taking place in Chicago, without glorying the violence. The city of Chicago experiences a larger than average homicide rate that needs to be addressed. This film takes a closer look at the dilemma behind the self-destructive behavior with the residents in the area.
The trailer showcases Teyonah Paris, who stars as Lysistrata, along with Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Cannon and John Cusack.
Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate are teaming up with Amazon to release the film in a limited release on Dec. 4, followed by a release on Amazon Instant Video.
Chi-Raq is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. After the murder of a Child by a stray bullet, a group of women led by Lysistrata organize against the on-going violence in Chicago’s Southside creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex and violence in America and around the world. – IMDb
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