Amazon confirms first original movie is directed by Spike Lee
After announcing it was getting into the movie-making business back in January, Amazon has finally revealed its first feature-length title. The working title is ‘Chi-Raq’ and it’s being directed by Spike Lee. The movie is written by both Lee and Kevin Wilmott, and the storyline will concentrate on violence in inner city Chicago. The lead character will be played by Teyonah Parris of Mad Men fame. Some of the celebrities involved include Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, John Cusack and Samuel. L. Jackson. Reports that the movie was being financed by Amazon have been flying around for a while,…
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