Summaries

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

After the shooting death of a child hit 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.

Details

Keywords
  • female topless nudity
  • hood
  • female rear nudity
  • dark comedy
  • satire comedy
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Musical
Release date Dec 1, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue, West Town, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies Amazon Studios 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2653032
Opening weekend US & Canada $1198453
Gross worldwide $2719699

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 7m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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