Given the complex and often disturbing nature of police and community relations in the Chicagoland area, what do we make of Spike Lee’s treatment of the reaction of the National Guard, SWAT teams and ...Given the complex and often disturbing nature of police and community relations in the Chicagoland area, what do we make of Spike Lee’s treatment of the reaction of the National Guard, SWAT teams and local police (and the fictional white mayor of Chicago) to Lysistrata’s and her female army’s occupation of the armory?
A disenfranchised group intervenes to stop a war by striking and protest. In Aristophanes's play, this group was women, who used their religious and domestic roles, a sex-strike, and protests to bring...A disenfranchised group intervenes to stop a war by striking and protest. In Aristophanes's play, this group was women, who used their religious and domestic roles, a sex-strike, and protests to bring opposing sides to the bargaining table. A timely play for considering the influence of protest in creating political and social change. Excellent companion pieces would include news coverage of sex-strikes around the world and of #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, and Spike Lee's film, Chiraq.
