e began to
present his ideas more open-mindedly and tolerantly. His
collection of films enrich us with new ways that we as a human
race can learn to live together in peace. His work builds new
roads for the world to start on a new journey. If Spike has his way,
the journey that began as a hate-filled race war will turn into the
road of understanding and tolerance that will one day end in
mutual respect and harmony. Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee has
been a hero to many people. He has brought out the real issues
that people need to see and confront.
(One last item: when it comes to capitalizing names of races,
book publishers, magazines and newspapers all have their own
policies and house styles. Some capitalize "White" but not
"blacks"; others [ including Spike lee's books capitalize "Black" but
not "white"]. Aiming to be fair and grammatically correct this
II. Never has any young black director/ producer/ writer/ actor/
editor done so much to pave the path for others to follow.
A. Spike Lee made his mark as an entrepreneur by taking
the risks necessary to make films based on African American life.
1. "He's the one filmmaker who's made it and stayed black"
said director John Singleton (Pa pg. 188)
a. Spike Lee was among the first black filmmakers to win
respect in Hollywood with out going "Hollywood". He had little
interest in flamboyant lifestyles that the film industry offered.
b. Spike has made his films to show how it really is for
c. Lee holds back no stops, he gives out the truth.
2. "I want to be remembered for honest, true portrayals of blacks
and for being our richness to the screen" says Sp
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