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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.
Sep 28, 2022 · Producer, director, writer and actor Spike Lee creates provocative films that explore race relations, political issues and urban crime and violence. His films include 'She's Gotta Have It,'...
Jul 6, 2024 · Spike Lee (born March 20, 1957, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.) is an American filmmaker known for his uncompromising provocative approach to controversial subject matter. The son of the jazz composer Bill Lee, he was reared in a middle-class Brooklyn neighbourhood.
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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.
- March 20, 1957
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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.70 m
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The life of Spike Lee. His first film won at the Festival de Cannes. Now 35 years later, he makes history as the first Black president of its jury. And his fight for racial justice continues ...
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Spike Lee is a renowned figure in the world of cinema, known for his dynamic and innovative approach to filmmaking. From his breakout hit “She’s Gotta Have It” in 1986, to his Oscar-winning film “BlacKkKlansman” in 2018, Lee has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms.
