Amazon Studios says it has acquired Spike Lee’s new film as its first Amazon Original Movie. The film, with the working title “Chi-Raq,” features a cast including Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson and Teyonah Parris, as well as D.B. “Chi-Raq” was shot entirely in Chicago and wrapped last week. Amazon Original Movies, announced in January, was formed to produce and acquire original movies for theatrical release as well as distribution to its Amazon Prime members.
