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Bill Lee, Father of Spike Lee, Dead at 94

Bill Lee, Father of Spike Lee, Dead at 94

Prayers go out to Spike Lee and his family as his father, Bill Lee, passed away. Bill died at his Brooklyn Home on Wednesday (May 24). He was 94. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spike Lee confirmed the death of his father on Instagram, sharing images of his father, captured by his brother, David Charles […]

Happy 66th Birthday To Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee!

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On this date in 1957, filmmaker, actor, and New York Knicks enthusiast Shelton “Spike” Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to Brooklyn as a child, which became the backdrop of Lee’s most famous movies, including Do The Right Thing, He Got Game, Summer Of Sam She’s Gotta Have It, and Crooklyn. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]

Spike Lee & Gersh Agency Launch Atlanta HBCU Fellowship Program

Spike Lee Says 'I Got Questions' About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

Iconic director and Morehouse alum Spike Lee partners with Gersh Agency to launch the HBCU Fellowship Program in Atlanta, Georgia. The partnership will create more opportunities for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: Spike Lee Throws Shots at Bill Cosby; Claims He Stole Something From Him #RobbiReed “It […]

Tyler Perry Defends Madea Character: ‘I Love the Movies That I’ve Done’

Over the years, Spike Lee has been critical of Tyler Perry’s film and television work, specifically his Madea character. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While sitting with Chris Wallace, Perry is asked about Lee’s 2009 comments stating that the Madea character is “coonery buffoonery.” “There’s a certain part of our society, especially Black people in […]

SOURCE SPORTS: Spike Lee To Direct ESPN Documentary On Colin Kaepernick

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A report from Variety has confirmed that legendary movie director Spike Lee that Spike will be directing a multi-episode documentary for ESPN about the controversial ex-NFL QB Colin Kaepernick. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Focused on Kaepernick’s childhood, his two-sport athletic career and his groundbreaking, yet silent protest against police brutality in America. “Kaepernick, who […]

Spike Lee Set To Direct Multi-part Documentary on Colin Kaepernick for ESPN

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Spike Lee is set to direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN about the life and career of Colin Kaepernick. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to a press release sent to Variety, the documentary will feature never-before-seen footage that will help Kaepernick tell his story from his own perspective. “Kaepernick, who has never given a […]

Spike Lee Says ‘I Got Questions’ About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

Spike Lee Says 'I Got Questions' About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

Spike Lee is set to release his upcoming HBO documentary series, New York Epicenters: 9/11-2021½. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Do The Right Thing director admitted that he doesn’t believe “official explanations” about the terrorist attacks that devastated New York City 20 years ago. The project features Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, […]

‘Oz’ And Spike Lee Movie Actor Craig “Mums” Grant Dead At 52

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According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actor and poet Craig “Mums” Grant aka “Mums Da Schemer”, who has been seen in several Spike Lee flicks and HBO’s award winning series Oz, passed away on Wednesday. Mums was 52 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Bronx native was a member of LAByrinth Theater […]

Spike Lee Presents Teen With Courage Award for Recording George Floyd’s Death

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The bravery of Darnella Frazier is what is needed in the community to catch these crimes by the police red-handed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spike Lee publicly praised Frazier, the teenager who caught George Floyd’s death in the hands of the police on camera, with the 2020 PEN/Benenson Freedom of Expression Courage Award during […]

Spike Lee Movie Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd Shot and Killed in Atlanta

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According to an Instagram post from Spike Lee, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, a longtime actor in Lee’s Forty Acres And A Mule Filmworks, was shot and killed in Atlanta over the weekend. He was 70 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spike expressed his condolences on IG for Byrd, saying, “I’m So Sad To Announce […]

Spike Lee Says No One Knew Chadwick Boseman Was Undergoing Chemotherapy While Recording ‘Da 5 Bloods’

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Spike Lee had the honor of working with Chadwick Boseman on his last film, Da 5 Bloods. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The renowned director recalled working with Boseman, best known for his Black Panther role as T’Challa. Shortly after dedicating Michael Jackson’s, “Gone Too Soon,” to the actor, Spike admitted that he was “floored by the crushing […]

Spike Lee Spoke About Race Relations on New Orleans Saints Tuesday Team Call

Spike Lee is the First Black Prez on Cannes Film Festival Jury

Many people across the sports world have been wondering the state of the New Orleans Saints locker room following quarterback Drew Brees controversial kneeling sentiments and backtracking. On Tuesday, the Saints got together for another Zoom call and was had a special guest in Spike Lee. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The award-winning film director […]

Spike Lee is the First Black Prez on Cannes Film Festival Jury

Spike Lee Says 'I Got Questions' About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

Spike Lee will lead the jury of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival as the first Black president, according to Page Six. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Aside from his extensive resume and being an advocate for the culture, the famed director was chosen to “shake things up” at the prestigious event. “When I got the […]

Spike Lee Remaking Hip-Hop Version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Spike Lee Says 'I Got Questions' About 9/11 While Promoting Upcoming Documentary

By: Amira Lawson American Film Director Spike Lee is known for some of his legendary films in hip-hop. Just to name a few, his projects include School Daze, She’s Gotta Have it, Malcolm X, and Crooklyn. Now the filmmaker will be adding Romeo and Juliet to the list. The film will depict an 80s hip-hop […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Spike Lee’s ‘Clockers’ Debuts in Theaters 24 Years Ago

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On this day in 1995, Spike Lee’s Clockers flick premiered in theaters everywhere through Lee’s legendary 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the Spike’s more street-centered movies, Clockers focused on the flourishing drug trade in America, specifically in the NYC’s housing projects, where drugs are one of the […]

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