Chi-Raq

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

Cast

Teyonah Parris

as Lysistrata

Nick Cannon

as Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

Wesley Snipes

as Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

Angela Bassett

as Miss Helen Worthy

Samuel L. Jackson

as Dolmedes

John Cusack

as Fr. Mike Corridan

Jennifer Hudson

as Irene

David Patrick Kelly

as General King Kong

D. B. Sweeney

as Mayor McCloud

Dave Chappelle

as Morris

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