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Do The Right Thing
Posted on October 5, 2011 - 2:11pm — Allyson McGintyCelebrating just more than 20 years since its seminal debut, Do The Right Thing remains one of the most important and controversial films of its era. Employing director Spike Lee's hometown of Brooklyn as the essential setting, this explosive film masterfully explores race and class relationships.

Not Just the Levees Broke
Posted on September 30, 2010 - 1:38pm — akadagathurLeblanc, one of the Hurricane Katrina survivors featured in Spike Lee's HBO documentary When the Levees Broke, offers her own extended recollection of the destruction of New Orleans' Ninth Ward. Leblanc details the decision her family made to stay in their apartment and ride out the storm and the preparations they made for what they thought would be just another hurricane.

Complex (11-12/2002)
Posted on June 24, 2010 - 11:01am — elhyltonTable of Contents:
-Music: Sigur Ros
-Hollywood: Spike Lee
-Skin: Karen
-Hollywood: Forest Whitaker
-Sweat: Pride Fighting
-The Complex Interview: Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Pepper Anthony Kiedis
-Urban Sprawl: Nellyville, Jam vs. Jux, Eddie Murphy, career tips for drug mules, Mat Hoffman

Jim Brown
Posted on April 5, 2010 - 10:35am — 40728651As a football player, he broke through defense lines as if they weren't there. As an actor, he broke through color barriers to become a black action hero. As an activist, he broke down closed doors to bring about change.

The Source No. 225 (09/2008)
Posted on March 4, 2010 - 4:08pm — J.ColemanKobe Doin' Work
Posted on November 30, 2009 - 12:39pm — allinthegame90Spike Lee calls the shots as he takes you up-close-and-personal with Kobe Bryant, the NBA's Most Valuable Player of 2008. Experience unlimited access as 30 cameras follow Kobe's every move in one of the most important matchups of the 2007-2009 season.

The Source No. 29 (12/1992)
Posted on November 3, 2009 - 1:15pm — akadagathurSpike & Barkley: Pulling No Punched In an Exclusive Rap Session
Plus: Da Lench Mob, Redman, Sista Dee Barnes, Showbiz & A.G., Diamond, Dallas Austin
A Hip Hop Holiday Buying Guide
25th Hour
Posted on July 8, 2009 - 1:01pm — ioakley25th Hour is a eulogy, mourning the New York of post-September 11, 2001, and the regrettable life of one of the city's least reputable citizens. Monty Brogan (Edward Norton) isn't a bad guy--in fact he's a mensch, adopting a battered dog in the film's mood-setting opening scene, and leading a decent life with his girlfriend (Rosario Dawson)... when he's not dealing narcotics.

The Original Kings of Comedy
Posted on January 23, 2009 - 4:35pm — akadagathurThis house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric the Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.

Jungle Fever
Posted on January 23, 2009 - 4:27pm — akadagathurThis critically acclaimed film from Spike Lee explores the provocative consequences of interracial relationships. Wesley Snipes portrays Flipper Purify, a black architect who begins an affaire with Angie Tucci (Annabella Sciorra), his working class Italian secretary.
