'25th Hour,' like a lot of my films, takes place in New York City. I've been very fortunate to make films in the city that I live. I mean, it's great going home at night instead of being on location. Spike Lee 25thcityfilm Change image and share on social
I think that every minority in the United States of America knows everything about the dominant culture. From the time you can think, you are bombarded with images from TV, film, magazines, newspapers. Spike Lee americabombardculture share on social
Violence is a part of America. I don't want to single out rap music. Let's be honest. America's the most violent country in the history of the world, that's just the way it is. We're all affected by it. Spike Lee affectamericacountry share on social
I think the best actors in the world are here in New York City. And this city is just so vibrant the energy is just phenomenal. Great crews here. All the technicians, all the artists that work in this industry. I've just been very happy with the body that we've been able to do, especially those films we shot here in New York City. Spike Lee actorartistbody share on social
I'd like to state that Spike Lee is not saying that African American culture is just for black people alone to enjoy and cherish. Culture is for everybody. Spike Lee africanamericanblack Change image and share on social
I am very fortunate I can send my kids to private school, but everybody does not have the money. If you cannot get your kid in a good school today, your kids are going to be behind the eight ball. Spike Lee ballfortunategood Change image and share on social
I had a great education. From kindergarten to John Dewey High School in Coney Island, I am public-school educated. Spike Lee coneydeweyeducate Change image and share on social
I used the principles of Kickstarter to make 'She's Gotta Have It.' We filmed that in 1985 to 1986. The final cost was $175,000. I didn't have that money. It was friends, grants, donations. We saved our bottles for the nickel deposit. Spike Lee 000bottlecost share on social
A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even gets there. Spike Lee censorlottime 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