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Shelton Jackson " Spike " Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues.
Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor, known for films that deal with controversial social and political issues. Each of Lee's films is typically referred to as "A Spike Lee Joint" and the closing credits always end with the phrases "By Any Means Necessary," "Ya Dig," and "Sho Nuff." [1]
Spike Lee. Director: Do the Right Thing. Spike Lee was born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. At a very young age, he moved from pre-civil rights Georgia, to Brooklyn, New York. Lee came from artistic, education-grounded background; his father was a jazz musician, and his mother, a schoolteacher.
Sep 28, 2022 · Producer, director, writer and actor Spike Lee creates provocative films that explore race relations, political issues and urban crime and violence.
6 days ago · Spike Lee, American filmmaker known for his uncompromising provocative approach to controversial subject matter. His popular films included Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), He Got Game (1998), Inside Man (2006), Chi-Raq (2015), BlacKkKlansman (2018), and Da 5 Bloods (2020).
Using Spike Lee’s latest achievement, Da 5 Bloods, we look at the trademarks that make him one of the most iconic voices in the world of filmmaking.
Spike Lee. Director: Do the Right Thing. Spike Lee was born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. At a very young age, he moved from pre-civil rights Georgia, to Brooklyn, New York. Lee came from artistic, education-grounded background; his father was a jazz musician, and his mother, a schoolteacher.
Jun 2, 2020 · If you’re looking for a way into an imposing and eclectic body of work, here are my nine recommendations for essential Spike Lee viewing experiences, sorted according to what you gotta have.
Jul 26, 2019 · From Bed-Stuy to Scarborough: How Spike Lee influenced generations of Canadian filmmakers. Do the Right Thing turns 30 this year. 6 artists reflect on the impact of Lee's classic joint....
Feb 15, 2019 · The director, who has been nominated for an Academy Award for his film BlacKkKlansman, spoke to Fresh Air in December 2017 about his Netflix series, She's Gotta Have It.
