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Film director

Spike Lee, born on March 20, 1957, is a renowned American film director. His works are known for their deep insight into American social issues and critical thinking, with notable films such as 'Do the Right Thing' and 'School Daze'. Lee's directorial style is unique, often using nonlinear narrative and black-and-white imagery, which has won him the admiration of audiences.

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“I don't think racism can be eliminated in my lifetime ... or my children's or grandchildren's. But I think it's something we have to strive for. I'm going to keep working toward that day coming.”

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Book:Spike Lee: Interviews

Source: Spike Lee: Interviews

“I don't think my films are going to get rid of racism or prejudice. I think the best thing my films can do is provoke discussion.”

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Book:Spike Lee: Interviews

Source: Spike Lee: Interviews

“Sex and racism have always been tied together. Look at the thousands of black men who got lynched and castrated. The reason the Klan came into being was to protect white southern women.”

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“Racism in America absolutely exists - it is an issue. We need to fix it. We're a great country - probably the greatest country but we could be a hell of a lot greater.”

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“I give interracial couples a look. Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street.”

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“Racism is when you have laws set up, systematically put in a way to keep people from advancing, to stop the advancement of a people. Black people have never had the power to enforce racism, and so this is something that white America is going to have to work out themselves. If they decide they want to stop it, curtail it, or to do the right thing... then it will be done, but not until then.”

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Author:Spike Lee

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Born: March 20, 1957
Known for: Film director
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Spike Lee: InterviewsRelated source material

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