First Trailer for Spike Lee's 'Chi-Raq' Featuring Samuel L. Jackson

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“Welcome to Chi-Raq! Land of pain, misery and strife.” Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions have debuted the official trailer for Chi-Raq, the new Spike Lee Joint that’s hitting limited theaters this fall. Samuel L. Jackson narrates and introduces this film, and the full ensemble cast features Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Anya Engel-Adams, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Dave Chappelle. It’s described as a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes, but it’s actually a look at the violence and murders in Chicago, and how the people can fight back together. ›››