I always give the example, if you turn on the radio today, black radio, Lenny Kravitz is not black. Bob Marley wasn't black: in the beginning, only white college stations played Bob Marley. Spike Lee beginblackbob Change image and share on social
I don't get tripped up in technology. I use technology as a tool. 'Oldboy' we shot Two Pro 35mm. For 'Da Blood of Jesus,' we shot digitally. We shot the new Sony F55. It's a 4K camera. Spike Lee 35mmbloodcamera Change image and share on social
And one thing Hollywood does well is sequels. Spike Lee hollywoodsequelthing Change image and share on social
Mike Tyson is the most complex person I've ever met in my life. I've known Mike since 1986. We're both from Brooklyn. I didn't know him growing up, but once he became heavyweight champion, I knew him then. Spike Lee brooklynchampioncomplex share on social
I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films. Spike Lee filmfindhope Change image and share on social
People sometimes forget all the films that we've done. They remember the likes of 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.' But I've been working since 1986. From the beginning, I was determined to not just be a flash in the pan. I've got to keep up with Woody Allen. He's lapping me. Spike Lee allenbegindetermine share on social
I think that anyone who lives in New York, who's lived here, who's spent any time here, knows that it's basically a love-hate relationship, you might say. Even though I still think it's the greatest city in the world and I wouldn't live anywhere else, there're still things about it one doesn't like. The love far outweighs the negative. Spike Lee basicallycitygreat share on social
If we became students of Malcolm X, we would not have young black men out there killing each other like they're killing each other now. Young black men would not be impregnating young black women at the rate going on now. We'd not have the drugs we have now, or the alcoholism. Spike Lee alcoholismblackdrug share on social
Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn't make that up. Spike Lee blackentertainerhear Change image and share on social
'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors. Spike Lee actorcomfortablefelt Change image and share on social