Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ coming to theatres in Decemeber

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Spike Lee’s upcoming satirical film, Chi-Raq, is set for a December 4th theatrical release in major U.S cities.

Deadline reports Lee’s movie — the first feature film by Amazon Studios — has been picked up by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate for distribution. Staying true to his provocative brand of filmmaking, Lee’s story will focus on gang and police violence in Chicago’s South Side.

Chi-Raq is inspired by Lysistrata, a Greek Comedy by Aristophanes that follows a woman’s efforts to end the Peloponnesian War. Spike Lee joint alumni, Samuel L. Jackson (Do The Right Thing) and Wesley Snipes (Jungle Fever), are returning for the film. Nick Cannon and Teyonah Parris star as Chi-Raq and Lysistrata, respectively. 

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About Nicholas Olsen

Nicholas Olsen is a journalist operating out of Toronto, Ontario. He has held a passion for movies ever since his father showed him Pulp Fiction back in the late 90s. Since then he's been devouring films whenever he can, using his background in writing to appreciate the arts on a critical level.

2 comments on “Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’ coming to theatres in Decemeber

  1. Sheri

    Where is Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq playing in Ontario, Canada?? Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, please advise!

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