A biography of one of the United States' foremost filmmakers, whose provocative films explore many aspects of African American experience, and who, in his own words, "broke the color barrier" in Hollywood in the mid 1980s.
The provocative filmmaker describes his early achievements in the 1986 film, She's Gotta Have It, through his contributions to such movies as Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, in a personal portrait complemented by numerous firsthand ...
This is a must-have collector's item and ideal gift for any cinephile and fan of one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers in history.
... 171 , 172 , 210 , 213-14 Scottsboro boys , 14 Screenwriters ' Guild , 84 Seagal , Steven , 50 Seale , Bobby , 77 Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer , The , 211 serial killers , 157 , 175 Set It Off , 136 , 212 Seven Songs for Malcolm ...
JANUARY 2, 1988 Yesterday Lisa Jones and I went to a party at Toni Morrison's house in upstate New York. On the way back I let Lisa read my notes so far. She likes the idea a lot. ... 'm surprised myself how calm I 42 DO THE RIGHT THING.
A toddler's antics keep her mother busy as she tries to feed her, watch her on the playground, give her a bath, and put her to bed.
This title explores the creative works of famous filmmaker Spike Lee.
A wonderful and inspiring gift, Giant Steps to Change the World encourages readers to follow in the footsteps of those who came before, to reject fears of inadequacy, and to ponder what they can contribute to society.
Spike Lee wrote, directed and starred in She's Gotta Have It, the independent-film success story of 1986. Shot on a shoe-string budget of $175,000 in black-and-white 16mm, the film was...
A collection of essays on Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing.
Examines the life and works of the filmmaker who has chosen to explore the many dimensions of the black American experience.