I like to work with the same people when I can, and you want to get people with the same interests that you have, and the same aesthetic. Spike Lee aestheticinterestpeople Change image and share on social
A spine to my films that's become more evident to me is that many are about the choices people make, and the reverberations of those choices. You go this way, or that way, and either way, there's going to be consequences. Spike Lee choiceconsequenceevident 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 don't like acting; not in front of the camera. Spike Lee actcamerafront Change image and share on social
I am a hybrid. I do independent films and also do Hollywood films - I love them both. Spike Lee filmhollywoodhybrid Change image and share on social
My cousin Malcolm Lee is also a filmmaker. Spike Lee cousinfilmmakerlee Change image and share on social
What's the difference between Hollywood characters and my characters? Mine are real. Spike Lee characterdifferencehollywood Change image and 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 my first union film. I looked at the rosters, and for the most part, it was white males. Especially the Teamsters. So we had some conversations. Spike Lee conversationfilmlook Change image and share on social
