Being a Black American, born, raised, educated and living in Chicago, of course I went to the first showing of Chi-Raq today! Chi-Raq was the very first Spike Lee movies that I have ever seen.
Spike Lee has always taken an ethnocentric approach to movie writing. Being a Black American, he writes about his passion and insight into this culture. The Black American culture is very complex, complicated, unique and rather painful. Chi-Raq is such a movie, but to lessen the painful nature, Spike Lee presented Chicago through a satirical approach. Spike Lee always seems to present an awesome depth of every movie that he has written. There is nothing shallow about Chi-Raq!
As a director, Spike has created very promising careers for Black actors. Hence, for Chi-Raq, his actors are high esteemed, A-listers. Consequently the acting was absolutely excellent.
I highly recommend that adult Black Americans, especially those living in Chicago, go view the movie. It is "R" rated. See the movie first hand, form your own opinion.
Great, appreciate the insight and observations on the subtle differences in our culture juxtaposed to the larger American culture.
ReplyDeleteGreat, appreciate the insight and observations on the subtle differences in our culture juxtaposed to the larger American culture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jimmy! I just want folks to go see for themselves.
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