Who is Chi-Raq in Chi-Raq?

Nick Cannon plays Chi-Raq in the film.

What is Chi-Raq about?

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.

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How long is Chi-Raq?: Chi-Raq is 1 hr 58 min long.

Who directed Chi-Raq?: Spike Lee

Who is Chi-Raq in Chi-Raq?: Nick Cannon plays Chi-Raq in the film.

What is Chi-Raq about?: 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.