Natalie moore of member station wbez explains how. Weba lysistrata for chiraq. Spike lee adapted aristophanes’ comic masterpiece lysistrata to address a 21st century emergency — the devastating effects of persistent gun violence in urban communities — in his film 2015 film chiraq.

Understanding the Context

Is this comparable to what occurs in lysistrata or is it very different? What factors and problems emerge in the bargaining process for peace?