Chi-raq seemed a little corny at times but it brought an interesting message about reformation and protesting. It takes many people to effectively protest. Even with very little not joining the women's protest to stop gun violence, men were still not convinced because they were getting what they wanted. The women stayed strong until the end and built each other up in the process. They had to join forces in order to get everyone on board with the demands they had.
So, how can this teach us to take on protests today? The more people involved in the protest, the more effective it can be. It takes a lot of will power to protest for a long period of time and the protesters must be dedicated to the cause. If you have something to offer: sex, obedience, or civility, that should be taken away to persuade the opposed.
Many college campuses and large cities have been holding protests against president-elect Trump. The protesters are chanting "Love Trumps Hate" in hopes of showing the world that they are sticking together, loving one another, and not taking white nationalism for what it is.
In the movie it seemed that it was easier for people to join the protest or the cause and give up gun violence if others, especially their leaders, had previously joined. How many people will it take? How long could protesting go on? In Chi-raq, it took months of protesting. It is so sad that it took little children dying, multiple times, for this protest to happen and to eliminate gun violence. What will it take for Americans to establish respect and love for all individuals?
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