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Spike Lee

Film Review: Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” — Reunion and Redemption

Spike Lee examines a number of racist stereotypes that illuminate the times these men lived through, the bigoted conditions of their service and sacrifice, and their continued struggle for respect and parity.

By: Peg Aloi Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Da 5 Bloods., Delroy Lindo, Peg Aloi, Spike Lee

Film Review: “BlacKkKlansman” — Incendiary Entertainment

BlacKkKlansman is a fiery polemic on America’s long history of bigotry and racism, establishing a through-line that leads to the intolerance of the current president.

By: Tim Jackson Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: BlackkKlansman, Spike Lee

Film Review: Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq”—A Long and Sexy Sermon

Chi-Raq is a work of agitprop—preachy, strident, sentimental, even sacramental.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Amazon, Chi-Raq, David D'Arcy, Racism, Spike Lee, Teyonah Parris

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