Making films has got to be one of the hardest endeavors known to humankind. Spike Lee endeavorfilmhard 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
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
Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or dancer, it was your job to perform for the master after dinner. Spike Lee dancerdaydinner 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
People of color have a constant frustration of not being represented, or being misrepresented, and these images go around the world. Spike Lee colorconstantfrustration Change image and share on social
I get offered to do stuff where the money's nice but it's not something I want to do - I get offered a lot of commercials too. Spike Lee commerciallotmoney Change image and share on social
I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to. Spike Lee affordgameknow Change image and share on social
'She's Gotta Have It' was shot in twelve days and two six-day weeks. Spike Lee daygottashoot Change image and 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
