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Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination. Director Spike Lee Stars Denzel Washington Angela Bassett Delroy Lindo.
- Do the Right Thing (1989) Not only Lee's masterwork but arguably one of the greatest films of all time, Do the Right Thing captures the highs and lows, tensions and tragedies of a Brooklyn neighborhood on a sweltering summer day.
- Malcolm X (1992) Some stories are a perfect match for a director, and, in Malcolm X, Lee harnesses his frustrations — with the media, its double standards, and the broader biases Black people face every day — into a powerful three-hour-plus opus.
- 25th Hour (2002) Often referred to as the definitive movie that deals with the tragedy of Sept. 11 and its impact on New York, 25th Hour finds Lee operating outside of his wheelhouse in telling the story of Monty (Edward Norton), a drug dealer in his last hours of freedom before starting a prison sentence.
- BlacKkKlansman (2018) It's hard to believe that, after 30 (mostly) celebrated years in the industry, Lee had never been nominated for a Best Director Academy Award.
Spike Lee. 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.
Sep 28, 2022 · Best Known For: Producer, director, writer and actor Spike Lee creates provocative films that explore race relations, political issues and urban crime and violence.
A definitive list of the best Spike Lee movies all the way down to his worst, ranked by Tomatometer.
Lee went on to produce and direct the jazz biopic Mo' Better Blues (1990), the first of many Spike Lee films to feature Denzel Washington, including the biography of Malcolm X (1992), in which Washington portrayed the civil rights leader. The movie was a success, and garnered an Oscar nomination for Washington.
Oct 11, 2023 · The best performances in Spike Lee's movies can be found in a variety of dramas, comedies, biopics, and thrillers representing every decade of the filmmaker's lengthy career. These performances also highlight Lee's own skills in front of the camera as well as the familial talent of father and son movie stars.
