‘Chi-Raq’, A Modern Version of the Classic Greek Play ‘Lysistrata’ Updated by Director Spike Lee
by Glen Tickle from Laughing Squid on (#SK32)
Chi-Raq is a modern version of the classic Greek play Lysistrata updated by director Spike Lee. The trailer for the film, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, tells the story of Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris) who tries to end gun violence by encouraging women to withhold sex.
The film will be released in theaters on December 4, 2015.
image via Chi-Raq