Chi-raq
(Blu-ray) 

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Published
Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2016].
ISBN
9786316351913
Status
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult
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Published
Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2016].
Format
Blu-ray
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray disc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
9786316351913
UPC
031398240099

Notes

General Note
Title from web page.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.
General Note
Widescreen.
General Note
Bonus features: "The making of Chi-raq" featurette; Deleted scenes; Extended scenes; "We gotta do better" music video by Kevon Carter.
Creation/Production Credits
Original music, Nick Cannon.
Participants/Performers
Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris, Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Rating: R; for strong sexual content including dialogue, nudity, language, some violence and drug use.
System Details
Blu-ray; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
English dialogue; Optional English and Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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BLU-RAY

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Lee, S., Willmott, K., Cannon, N., Snipes, W., Parris, T., Hudson, J., Bassett, A., Cusack, J., & Jackson, S. L. (2016). Chi-raq ([blu-ray edition].). Lionsgate.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Spike, Lee et al.. 2016. Chi-raq. Lionsgate.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Spike, Lee et al.. Chi-raq Lionsgate, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Lee, Spike,, et al. Chi-raq [blu-ray edition]., Lionsgate, 2016.

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