directed by: Shelton Jackson Lee, year: 2015
actors: Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris, Jennifer Hudson

Chi-Raq is a bold, satirical crime drama that transposes Aristophanes’ Lysistrata to Chicago’s gun-plagued South Side. It follows a nurse, a determined female leader, and a wary ex-lover as rival factions declare war after a young woman's murder. Through brisk dialogue, kinetic hip-hop-infused visuals, and stylized violence, Spike Lee critiques gun culture, media sensationalism, and systemic inequality, urging nonviolent protest and civic accountability.

Gun Violence, Crime Drama, Satire, Musical, Social Commentary