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The Resource Chi-raq, Amazon Studios ; Roadside Attractions ; produced and directed by Spike Lee ; written by Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee ; Amazon Studios presents a 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production ; a Spike Lee joint

Chi-raq, Amazon Studios ; Roadside Attractions ; produced and directed by Spike Lee ; written by Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee ; Amazon Studios presents a 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production ; a Spike Lee joint

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Summary
"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
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (127 min.)
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
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Chi-raq
Title
Chi-raq
Statement of responsibility
Amazon Studios ; Roadside Attractions ; produced and directed by Spike Lee ; written by Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee ; Amazon Studios presents a 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production ; a Spike Lee joint
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Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
"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
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videorecording
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Chi-raq (Motion picture)
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Credits note
Director of photography, Matthew Libatique ; editors, Ryan Denmark, Hye Mee Na ; original music score, Terence Blanchard ; choreography, Maija Garcia
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content including dialogue, nudity, language, some violence and drug use
Language note
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.C45 2016
NLM call number
48624
NLM item number
Lionsgate
PerformerNote
Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris, Jennifer Hudson, Steve Harris, Harry Lennix, D.B. Sweeney, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson
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  • 1980-
  • 1981-
  • 1965-
  • 1961-
  • 1966-
  • 1969-
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  • Lee, Spike
  • Willmott, Kevin
  • Cannon, Nick
  • Snipes, Wesley
  • Parris, Teyonah
  • Hudson, Jennifer
  • Bassett, Angela
  • Harris, Steve
  • Lennix, Harry J.
  • Sweeney, D. B.
  • Cusack, John
  • Jackson, Samuel L.
  • Blanchard, Terence
  • Libatique, Matthew
  • Denmark, Ryan
  • Na, Hye Mee
  • Garcia, Maija
  • Aristophanes
  • Amazon Studios
  • Roadside Attractions (Firm)
  • Forty Acres & a Mule Filmworks
  • Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
127
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  • African American political activists
  • Women and peace
  • Gangs
  • Violence
  • Children
  • Man-woman relationships
  • African American political activists
  • Children
  • Gangs
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Violence
  • Women and peace
  • Illinois
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Chi-raq, Amazon Studios ; Roadside Attractions ; produced and directed by Spike Lee ; written by Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee ; Amazon Studios presents a 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production ; a Spike Lee joint
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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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn932346378
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (127 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
031398240068
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
48624
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; NTSC; region 1; wide screen 16x9 (2.39:1) aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Chi-raq, Amazon Studios ; Roadside Attractions ; produced and directed by Spike Lee ; written by Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee ; Amazon Studios presents a 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production ; a Spike Lee joint
Publication
Copyright
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
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocn932346378
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (127 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
031398240068
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
48624
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; NTSC; region 1; wide screen 16x9 (2.39:1) aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1
Video recording format
DVD

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