Spike Lee

What movies by and about African Americans can teach us in this hard present

By Greg Garrett — June 10, 2020
(RNS) — Two films that show how Hollywood has depicted race relations might help us wrestle with our current moment.

Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ could foster new black-Jewish ties

By Jeffrey Salkin — August 12, 2018
(RNS) — Blacks and Jews. The enduring intersectionality. Thank you for reminding us, Spike Lee.

Filmmaker Spike Lee focuses on faith in “Red Hook Summer”

By Adelle M. Banks — August 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) Spike Lee’s not about to give up filmmaking but – at least for a moment or two – he sounded a bit like an expert on the challenges facing the church as he promoted his new movie “Red Hook Summer.” By Adelle M. Banks.

COMMENTARY: Spike Lee does the right thing by religion

By Tracy Gordon — January 25, 2012

PARK CITY, Utah (RNS) Imagine my surprise when Spike Lee's new film, "Red Hook Summer," delivered a humorous, honest look at the vibrancy, complexity, sincerity and messiness of Christianity in the African-American community. By Dick Staub. 750.

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