Spike Lee
- Biography
- While African-American filmmakers have been a staple of the cinematic landscape since the pioneering work of Oscar Micheaux during the '20s, none have had the same cultural or artistic impact as Spike Lee.
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- Born
- March 20, 1957
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Documentary Feature 4 Little Girls |
| 1989 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Do The Right Thing |
Black Reel Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | Black Reel Awards |
Best Director Inside Man |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Screenplay Do The Right Thing |
| 1989 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Director Do The Right Thing |
Films
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Spike Lee Returns to New Orleans
01/17/10 One of the best-known documentaries about the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures in New Orleans is from Spike Lee . | Cinematical.com -
Soccer Fan Lee Joins World Cup Committee
01/04/10 Director Spike Lee is indulging his love of soccer by throwing his support behind the United States' bid to host the World Cup. The moviemaker, a long time fan of top London club Arsenal, has accepted an invitation to join the board of the bid committee which will push for the event to come to America in either 2018 or 2022. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Spike Lee's video for Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' is mini retrospective of singer's life
12/28/09 As you'd expect, it's a loving scrapbook of Jackson's life, starting with slow-mo close-ups of his childhood home, before ballooning through his massive, worldwide fame. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Video, Directed By Spike Lee, Premieres
12/28/09 In a clip released over the Christmas holiday, director Spike Lee paid tribute to Michael Jackson 's legendary career in the official video for the King of Pop's posthumous single, "This Is It." The emotional video intersperses iconic images of the late pop singer with footage shot in Jackson's hometown of Gary, Indiana, and fan tributes following his death June 25. | MTV -
Side Dish: Spike Lee feels his roots at 'Fela!'
11/28/09 Spike Lee got deep into the Afrobeat groove at last week's opening of "Fela!," the funky Broadway musical about Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti. We asked Spike why we don't see more African-Americans at African concerts. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Continue reading "Tyler Perry is offended by Spike Lee's 'coonery buffoonery' remarks " »
10/28/09 And don't tell Oprah that Tyler's work is offensive. | Styles & Scenes -
Tyler Perry responds to Spike Lee's scathing criticisms
10/26/09 A celebrity feud may be brewing between Tyler Perry and Spike Lee . | New York Daily News - New York NY -
TV Review: Tyler Perry: Spike Lee gibes 'so insulting'
10/25/09 | Entertainment Weekly -
Spike Lee to play defense against Rush Limbaugh NFL dreams
10/20/09 Rush Limbaugh can count on Spike Lee stirring up trouble if he pursues his dream of owning an NFL team. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Romance in the Air for the Obama’s Anniversary
10/02/09 Andersen's recently released book has new behind-the-scenes details on the First Couple's romantic courtship, early struggles and how they keep the spark and passion in their rock-strong marriage. | OK! Magazine
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