As a visionary director, Spike Lee has left an indelible mark on cinema, tackling urgent social issues and telling compelling stories with unparalleled creativity. Check out these recommendations.
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'Do the Right Thing'
'Do the Right Thing' confrontsracial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood, showcasing powerful narrative and vibrant characters. He also stars in the movie.
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'Malcolm X'
In 'Malcolm X,' Lee captures the civil rights leader's evolution from street hustler to influential figure, with Denzel Washington's transformative performance.
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'Bamboozled'
'Bamboozled,' a satirical drama, explores media, race, and cultural appropriation through a controversial modern minstrel show.
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'25th Hour'
'25th Hour,' set post-9/11, delves into themes of regret and redemption with Edward Norton as a convicted drug dealer. It showcases Lee's distinctive storytelling.