Vertigo Films and Chi-Raq Fact File

Chi-Raq

  • It was the first original film to be produced by Amazon Studios.

  • The film is based on 'Aristophanes Lysistrata', a classical Greek Comedy play.

  • Project hired many local actors/ actresses.

  • Roadside attractions and Liongate partnered with the company for a limited release 4th December 2015.

  • It grossed $1,250,224 from 305 theatres in its opening weekend.

  • Is on Amazon Prime.

  • 2017 won best independent film.

  • 17 nominations and won 5 of them.  

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