“Chi-Raq” A Spike Lee Joint (Trailer)

The first official trailer for Spike Lee’s new movie, “Chi-Raq,” has been released.

The film stars Nick Cannon, Samuel L. Jackson, La La Anthony, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett and Teyonah Parris.

Plot: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

See the trailer here: Chi-Raq trailer

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have teamed up with Amazon to release the film in a limited release on December 4th, followed by a release on Amazon Instant Video.