Chi-Raq Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Wesley Snipes, Teyonah Parris Movie HD 

That’s why they stay poor. They spend what little money they do have on BS like strippers, alcohol, and lottery tickets.

Not really. Thanks.

If they didn’t know, now they know.

Different city, same story.

+JWitt30 1000% agreed

+Johnny NoGooD yall acting like he not good for this movie if he wasnt i think he wouldnt got the part w.e the point is have anyone of yall seen the dam movie yet ?

+YRN “KIDWORLD2000” KID Need I explain? -_-

you act like this is first movie

+Tele Giles his first movie tryin to act like he's Boyz n the Hood ya..

lol me to bro

You didn't pass this up after all the crap that came before?

Nick fuckin Cannon lmfao

I know right smh

LISTEN TO HIM ON THE SOUND TRACK, NICK SMOKING ON A OPS PACK

Movie is not about savages and to be honest dudes in gangs about as hard as nick cannon. A gun in anyones hand and a couple of goons will boaster their backbone.

+lekkvillle gaming he can act have u seen drumline love don't cost a thing roll bounce underclassmen day of the dead and monster house he funny but not funny as the other comedians but nick he can act

+daego 60707 Preeeaaaacccchhhhh

Seez Monroe If u are from Chicago Seez you know its bullshit not one bit authentic. They just made aDont be a Menace while drinking your juice in South Central 4 us. What a waste, boderline c4ime!

It's a dramatisation dude like what next you going to say there's not an omnipotent narrator walking round in a bright orange suit? Like yeah it's unrealistic cos people on the outside wouldn't understand everything going on I think the idea is more to highlight the problems faced in chiraq with an artistic and dramatic edge to it

Also it's an adaptation of an Ancient Greek play not a doc

Ok you are intitled to your opinon, the people from Chiraq have given terrible reviews, so i guess they disagree. Bit i respect your opinion

dont like it and he got my fav actors in it 😢

Fse

+Alex D This is said in literally every trailer on youtube. all for likes. smh

Lmfao. I don't think this movie would be good.

+Alex D Right i do not see no one in a gang in chicago wearing the same colors there not crips or bloods lmfaoo they got one gang wearing purple and the other wearing orange lmfao there really a californian people.

+Alex D Well stay home then, others will go and support black films.

+stevenalexander wtf would likes do for me? You sound stupid.

Lmaf y'all know drill sound like some pre school ghetto ass dr.Seuss

shanawill3 Ok what's that have to do with anything?

+ihategoogle Drill music is partly responsible for what Chiraq is today. The whole plot for this movie is terrible

+Mikaeil Ahmed exactly

That's because it's nick cannon. Watch the music video on vevo..smdh

It takes the perfect satire of how we lived in violence.

+Detective Hawk yeah vey true he's a class act talent which keeps him alive most people in the movie are washed up hasbens.

+Detective Hawk I actually don't believe all of the anger is over Nick Cannon and I do agree that he has worked hard ever since he first came out in DrumLine! In my own opinion neither Spike Lee or any of the cast members appear to be very believable in the trailers to the masses of Chicagonians that expected to see some reality! This may turn out to be the best movie of the year, but did Spike Do the right Thing in his Research and the casting of each of all the characters and the selection of the movie soundtrack that type of thing is what's helping to cause all of this noise ! Ice Cube obviously did Something that Spike Lee didn't do and that's why Barbershop turned out to be sucessful! SPIKE LEE went to school for this and he should know that trailers is what helps sell the movie to the public! I'm also confident that everybody outside of the ChicagoLand area don't understand what all of the anger is all about, but let me go to Los Angeles filming a movie about street gangs that does not exist out there or come out with a Rap album talking about the Life on the mean streets of LA and I'm not from there!

because he's black

+Detective Hawk Isnt Nick Canon from chicago ?

+Dion Santana San Diego, California

It's a Spike Lee film...you can't judge his movies from trailers. They're pretty damn good

+bnevz I have no problem with Spike Lee films I grew watching his films in the 90s. I was just saying this movie looks silly to me compare to his previous films.

RckerMom87 It reminds me of School Daze & Do the right thing. He's going back to his old style of directing.

+bnevz oh I see

Yeah, it does. Has a very "blaxploitation" feel to it. Personally, I'm not a fan of Spike Lee's style of film. Sadly, alot of people will say support it just because it's "black cinema"..

Agreed!

Freddy Jones lol Asians? We're one of the most multicultural city in the world? We EVERYTHING over here

+Shanoriya Robinson That is the biggest pile of wishful thinking non sense I have ever heard. Black woman are the feet and the gov. is the legs that lead your steps as you accept welfare checks in place of a man. I think you should stick to talking about Canada. Black woman are nearly entirely to blame for all of this when they married the state.

I completely agree with you! Black women are so powerful & strong! I think that black women should seriously consider having an organized sex strike! You black women just don't realize the kind of power that you have!!! That is what spike lee's message was, he didn't want to make a movie so realistic that it glorifies gangbanging culture... No spike lee wanted to make a movie that glorifies the strength of the black woman!!!

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I've noticed the same thing watching. I think we may be jumping to conclusions too quickly with this trailer. The actors in this aren't a joke either (except nick cannon).

+Trevor Estrada watch this movie be as clever as Birdman ..This is why we don't judge a movie by its trailer.

Trevor Estrada ya after watching it a few times it seems like the movie will be similar to it. It doesn't look all that tho , I would watch it when it comes out

+Billy Reeves Its based off of Lysistrata, a Greek comedy dude

Exactly. It's based off of Lysistrata, a Greek comedy. Hence why the main girl in this movie is named Lysistrata but many probably wont make the connection. There's already been an urban adaptation of this same story and it turned out terrible so maybe this one will be better. Maybe lol

+Theodore Williams whoever killed the 407 people so far this year!

+bower317 You mean 161 is Chicago's death toll and also I think Baltimore reached the hundreds back in May or April that city is much worse. Also there's only about 600 homicides in the whole country right now why would Chicago have 4/6 of the homicides in the whole country

+Benjot Sumal it's not worse Baltimore is big as hell. in Chicago the crimes are in one area and not spread around like Baltimore

+bower317 No they dont . All killing are done by young niggas from 13 to 18 years old and they all have dreads. In this movie they are 30 year old and bald headed

Benjot Sumal Baltimore isn't worse. The young niggas in Bmore just trying to copy off Chicago's "stats number game", or whatever they call it out there.

First person to get it. U are a hero my good man! Tell the world!!! Haha

Nick cannon actually grew up in a Blood hood but he wanted to become a actor that's why I think it's funny

@@SavageBunnyGetMoney and the thing is they made Chicago look like L.A there aren't any bloods and crips in Chicago

@@j.k.ethemaster6108 missing the point

+fordskool yeah that its going to be a great film,

Haha yeah anything with Nick Cannon is going to be crap.

awarebrah based off of what?

you're a fuckin idiot, go watch avengers or world of warcraft, this is not for you...

i mean ain't nothing wrong with nick

+KuzuRanger Wesley would never get named over Sam L Jackson at this point in their careers, pretty sure some idiot mislabeled them and Wesley isn't in this at all.

0:54

+KuzuRanger You can see Snipes at 0:53. Plus first billing at the end of the trailer is Nick Cannon. They just use his name in the title because it's more well known.

Zak Soejono You're right, I didn't even pay attention to that being Wesley, but I disagree with him being more well known. Maybe back when Blade was huge Wesley should have been billed ahead, but not right now, he hasn't done much lately. On the other hand, everyone knows who Sam Jackson is in terms of just knowing him AND liking him. He is older and has been in far more and bigger movies.

***** Yeah, I was confused when I saw Sam Jackson in the thumbnail and Wesley Snipes in the title. Seems weird that they chose to put Wesley's name in the title.

I get satire and I'm cool with it. Spike Lee and Shakespeare create such wonderful art in their own rights. I predict in the near future, there won't be many idiots who will prefer Spike Lee over Tyler Perry and all the terrible movies that aren't meant to be made in the first place. This world won't be fouled up for long.

@@reneastle8447 I think criticizing others tastes is going to far

@@markus3320 I'll say. Good thing we can make a difference.

Lysistrata is not Shakespeare...

@@bjpe8228 OF course not, Lysistrata was written by Aristophanes.

+Michael Galos XD

Take a black friend to translate for you.

Haha!

+sabrina baines At the end of the day who gets more in life

+Michael Galos We don't speak your "dudebro" "gnarley!" "awesome!" "like, like,like,like" "toahtally!" language. Gotta get one of your valley homies to decode.

+BClemons06 my thoughts exactly

+BClemons06 What in the world is this? No way in hell i'm watching this.

+BClemons06 It's based off of the Classical Greek Comedy Lysistrata.

+BClemons06 What goes on in Chicago is a mockey in of itself. People living in one of the richest and most advanced cities on the planet, who have some of the best opportunities available to humankind at their disposal, chosing to behave like warlords in Liberia, Afghanistan or some other war torn, 3rd world shit hole? If that shouldn't be publicly mocked then I don't know what should be.

Its like an on purpose mockery

THANKYOU SO many people getting offended saying thats not how Chicago is... it's not trying to tell like it is fact to fact its touching on one matter and making it approachable for people to see with out being depressing

social commentary

+MelodicSoule What's a greek play?

+TruMusic89 Not everything that was depicted in the NWA film was necessarily true. That's what made it a film and not a documentary. Same thing with this flick

+sheek1982 Umm have you watched it? IT's the same ol' white people are the reason why we can't succeed. Blah blah.

Yep lol

All up in the videos.... dancin..Come to death row !

I use to had that movie and my Question is who kill a younger child

@@kenyattatucker1279 I don’t agree with killing a kid either. My response was only based on how people like to make a joke about Nick as a person.They love to say that he’s weak or a joke. They will focus on him instead of the message.

5 years since your post... Do you think differently now when reading back your statement?? London 🇬🇧

@@andrewalex7873 - while I’m sure this isn’t always the case with my older comments - @@andrewalex7873, in this case, @@andrewalex7873 @@andrewalex7873

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@@modesaddiq8575 My fathers house was filmed in this movie and Spike Lee put a fish tank in his house that I now own.

@@modesaddiq8575 at 1:06 that’s my house

+queendsheena1 IDK, Richard Brody said it was his movie of the year. Give his review a read! www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/spike-lees-necessary-overwhelming-chi-raq

Good for him.

He won't hahaha,read it whit villain voice

+gregg mikulla Was there controversy in America? Reading the comments here everyone seems to be proud of the hard hood image that put me off hood movies, is that why people don`t like this movie, too arty?

Richard Moloney Spike Lee has a great reputation! Don`t think the thumbs down people like a thinking man`s 'hood movie.

Richard Moloney It`s nice to hear more open minded Americans!

Thank you providing some kind of proof and evidence. I swear most people just love talking out of there ass, like spike lee.

+Jun 11 While Rotten Tomatoes isn't necessarily the best way to measure the quality of a film (the best way is to see it yourself), all movies of 2015 pale in comparison to Fury Road.

+Jessica Ramirez he never said it should. He acknowledged that many films featuring Aftica Americans that came out this year should have been recognized. Also Chiraq is not better than Mad Max but it is definitely better than The Revenant. And the Revenant won best directing over mad max so what makes more sense? Spike Lees comments or the fact that 82% win over the higher percentages of the other nominees.

Lil karmicheal Ok, but it wasn't about reality. You don't watch Malcolm X and say, "you Know i don't see Martin Luthor King, Muhammad Ali, and all the women who obviously helped him." The story he was telling was specifically about black on black crime. Films aren't reality. they're film. Do the Right Thing Is SOOOO unrealistic. It's about the message u wanna get across and what u feel is necessary to the story.

I appreciate the research done in this analyzing.

+Kaiylah Muhammad I agree with you--the trailer doesn't adequately reflect the tone of the movie or the themes of the movie at all. It does the movie a disservice. I wonder if Spike Lee did that on purpose thinking more people would see a movie that appears to be a comedy? It's categorized as satire but the movie doesn't come off that way at all. (I did an analysis of the themes, etc in the movie--it's on my page.)

+Soul on ice 82 I didn't see the film,caught glimpses when the family was watching,not to mention finding out it was just about denying thugs sex...I lost interest. Like your 1st paragraph said,I thought it was going to be a "do the right thing" type of movie. disappointed it wasn't. I think if he's was trying to get a message to the youths,he should use younger rising/unknown actors. I don't think they need to be really famous as much as seeing someone their age/color might help them "identify" with the character better. Why didn't you like Django? N word tossed around too much for you?

+Soul on ice 82 It's literally tackling two issues at once. While bringing literature into the equation and bringing a modern and blatant approach of this being a play while discussing and bringing awareness of the murder rates that exist in Chicago. I do understand how it was a misconception of how viewers believed this was going to be a breathing documentary-like film showing the in and outs of the problems existing in Chicago, but it's not that. They didn't want to do that. If you want that, you make it. But to complain about something that they were not hiding at all makes no sense.

CrudeVigilante I'm not complaining, i'm giving my critique of the movie. People weren't expecting a documentary, they just weren't expecting a satire. People expected a classic Spike Lee movie, like Do The Right Thing, School Daze, Crooklyn, 25th Hour. Clockers, etc. Nobody expected a satire from one of the most socially conscious directors, taking on a very serious issue he cares passionately about. The movie didn't really touch on the issues surrounding violence in Chicago. I didn't mention city planning that limits economic opportunity in certain areas leading to feeling of hopelessness. It didn't mention underfunded schools, it didn't mention notable community leaders who have been killed (high profile case) while trying to end gang violence. It didn't involve the people of Chicago or anyone of notoriety who opposes the violence there. That's why many people of Chi-town were so mad. The movie was out of touch and missed with the younger generation. Had anyone outside of NY made a movie like that about NY, Spike would feel the same way as people do about Chiraq. It, in no way, shed any light on any issues other than the one "movement" by women to stop violence by withholding sex. That's why it tanked, got bad reviews, and will go down as one of the worst "black movies" ever. I take no pleasure in saying that, its just how the film is viewed within many black communities. And seeing as how that wasn't its intended purpose, i don't think pointing that out is "complaining". I'm not from Chicago, so i'm not taking it personally. I was just dissapointed with the film.

🤔. Ok so you're saying that spike made a disrespectful film because he actively highlighted the idiotic and stupid ideals that killers live by in that city? Do the right thing is a CARTOON. It's over the top and extremely unrealistic but it works because he uses the stupid characters and funny moments and crazy ppl to show how ludicrous and complicated racism is. Chiraq does the Sam but with crime amongst blacks and of cops against blacks. You seem intelligent but if you've seen do the right thing at least once, the. U can easily see when u watch the movie what's to be taken seriously and what's there to make u think about how buffoonish these men are and the stupid motivations. For their crimes. The film is extreme satire and don't me a menace made light of killings in Compton and south central. Y is that allowed but this isn't? This is a far more thoughtful movie.

Ian Smart "The true focus of revolutionary change is never merely the oppressive situation that we seek to escape, but that piece of the oppressor that is planted deep within each of us" - Audre Lorde - Do the Right Thing & Menace II Society both speak to this on many levels. Chiraq had very little to do w/ any of the other factors leading to the violence & was ALMOST entirely about the "no sex" tactic the women used. While it did ridicule the idiocracy of gangs and fighting over corners & colors, it didn't touch on any of the other real factors that give birth to that mentality. It mildly eluded to the fact that the same gang violence being played out in real life, is similar to the violence in greek literature/culture. DTRT and Menace had psychologial, socio-economic, cultural themes that are deeply rooted in racism and are ingrained into the fabric of our society. It brought to light things we don't always see in the black community. It humanized people living in these situations without glorifying the violence, and showed the real impact our choices have. DTRT is nowhere near as cartoonish as Chiraq. I know people who act like almost every character in DTRT. I have been in similar racial situations, where all the people involved knows the next thing said/done can have drastic outcome. Luckily none of them erupted like it did in DTRT, but they very well could have. 20-30 yrs later, we have seen actual cases in court/news play out EXACTLY like scenes in DTRT. It showed how police/people are more likely to put aside objectivity and sympathize w/ those who look like themselves or come from similar backgrounds. Which can further intensify that hidden racism we all have. (the police were Italian and asked Sal when he would leave that neighborhood = bias= disregard for people in the community they "serve & protect").(mookie felt pressured to respond a certain way so he didn't feel like an Uncle Tom... something almost every black male has felt at some point). It showed how intent comes before content. How our reality is shaped by what we allow ourselves to be influenced by. (radio raheem was listening to PE's 'fight the power", that along with the mob mentality that set in, led him to be a little more aggressive than he probably should've been. He was often potrayed just sitting around listening to music, instead of doing something productive with his time... which will always lead to ruin). It showed how italian, korean, indian store owners set up business in black communities, but don't always have cultural awareness or sensitivity towards their patrons. In fact, many resent the very customers they serve and treat them like criminals. It plays a part in racial tension which leads to self-fulfilling prophecy. "fine, you wanna treat me like a criminal, i'll just steal from your store". While Sal didn't seem to be overtly racist, one of his sons picked up a racist mentality (which is very prevalent in Italian communities towards blacks), probably from off handed comments Sal made about black people. (Racism is taught) Don't be a Menace wasn't a satire, nor did it make light of violence. It showed how nonchalant young thugs can be about taking life, until one of theirs is taken. It showed the trap of those who attempt to leave bad situations only to be consumed by perpetuated violence. It showed how young kids become numb to their situation and end up imitating what they see around them because they don't know any better. It showed the generational disconnect between church going elders and young people who believe in nothing. It even touched on a few issues within the criminal correction system. All of those things are issues the black community doesn't really want to talk about, or not always cognitive of. There is a reason that DTRT and Menace are iconic films across cultures and economic backgrounds, whereas most black people hated Chiraq and most white people didn't bother watching it.

+polyverse1 Have you seen the movie already?

Yes I have and you should be happy there's something worse out there than the story of your life.

polyverse1 How does it end?

If you've seen all of these movies then you shud know that most of his films are if this nature. Exaggerated, big colorful and full of critique on our culture. And he does and he points fingers and makes us feel for these things just like in school daze And do the right thing. Those films used humor, humanity, sadness, and bombastic filmmaking to give ppl not just insight but something to think about when leaving the theatre. Please tell me one black filmmaker even close to the level of any of spike lees work because their are none. U say he isn't the best voice for blacks but other than him there aren't many and the few there are don't touch him. Not yet st leadt

Hahaha

Akademiks ain't mad about this.

+Walt Lenelle why u mad

+Walt Lenelle You're proud of that? You dumb as hell boy. Ain't nobody got time to go to shitcago. No tnx "Joe" I'll stay in L.A

She's so stunning I love to see black women with natural hair!!

I am agree!

+Tino Trivino doubt anyone's saying that.. unless its some racist who would have to pay for a black girl like her. that bein said you aint gonna find fine as black girls as depicted in this trailer walking around in the slums of chicago lol.

Nino Brown If you are European you wont say that but in USA there are still idiots who claim that blond woman are the best :p i think there are not best not worst Women, although latinas and black woman are for me the best, because they look more healthier and explosive sexy lol :D hugs from Spain

I was talking about Black Women not Blond White pale bitches :p :D

+blazetieftw perhaps failure is what awaits you should you decide to not be open-minded enough to give a movie a chance (by watching it, not looking up what ppl say about it online) before passing judgment. or not.

+NahYoChill I'm not judging the movie as a whole, I'm judging the trailer and the people involved that I'm already familiar with. The whole point of a trailer is to make people want to pay their hard earned money to see it and personally, it's not working for me. If you want to see it it's cool. I might check it out out of morbid curiosity but I most likely won't.

damn right

It was an intended PARODY. He's poking fun at hoe idiotic and stupid the senseless violence in Chicago is. And it has very serious moments that are heart breaking. All spike lee movies even the best ( do the right thing, Malcolm x) have humor life and passion behind them. And they're great like this movie is