Title:
Chi-raq [DVD video]
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Publication Date:
2016
2015
Publication Information:
Santa Monica, California : Lions Gate Entertainment, [2016]
©2015
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
"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 South Side, creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex and violence in America and around the world"--Container.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.
The q in the title appears as a diamond with a peace symbol in it.
Bonus features: "The making of Chi-raq" featurette; Deleted scenes; Extended scenes; "We gotta do better" music video by Kevon Carter.
Performers:
Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris, Jennifer Hudson, Steve Harris, Harry Lennix, D.B. Sweeney, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; wide screen 16x9 (2.39:1) aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English with optional English subtitles.
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Audience:
CHV rating: 18A (from Consumer Protection BC website).