Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’: Designing the Politics of Space
Production designer Curt Beech came up with three ideological zones for depicting race relations and infiltrating the KKK.
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John David Washington on Getting Called the N-Word and Moving Beyond the Shadow of Denzel
The “BlacKkKlansman” breakout was raised by one of the most famous movie stars in the world, but the younger Washington has found his own way forward.
‘BlacKkKlansman’: Spike Lee Sought Out the Radical Cinematographer Who Shot Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’
Cinematographer Chayse Irvin’s free-form approach to images is unconventional, but it was a perfect fit for Lee’s timely film.
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Giveaway: Enter to Win a Prize Pack Including a Signed Movie Poster and More
One grand prize winner will take home a signed copy of Ron Stallworth’s book, the film’s soundtrack, and movie poster signed by the film’s stars.
‘Sorry to Bother You’ Director Boots Riley Questions ‘BlacKkKlansman’ for Depicting Cops as Heroes Against Racism
Spike Lee’s new film tells the true story of a black detective infiltrating a Colorado Springs chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Writers On Handing ‘Our Baby’ to Spike Lee and Finding a Home for Their Screenplay Without an Agent
David Rabinowitz and Charlie Wachtel found the story that became Lee’s best film in years. For IndieWire, they write about how they pulled it off.
Spike Lee’s Incredible Career in Movie Posters
From the day he arrived on the scene, Spike Lee’s posters have reflected the righteous clarity of the films they were designed to promote.
David Duke Has Respect for Spike Lee, But He’s Concerned About His Portrayal in ‘BlacKkKlansman’
Ron Stallworth, the real life “BlacKkKlansman,” says he spoke with Duke over the phone recently about Lee’s award-winning new movie.
Spike Lee’s 9 Best Movies — IndieWire Critics Survey
We asked critics to name the greatest movie Spike Lee ever made, and their answers reflected the depth of the director’s incredible career.
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Features an Unreleased Prince Song on the Soundtrack, Spike Lee Reveals
“Mary Don’t You Weep” plays during a pivotal moment.
Spike Lee Behind the Scenes: The Director’s Best Set Photos From Three Decades of Moviemaking
From “She’s Gotta Have It” to “BlacKkKlansman,” Spike Lee has been making timely and politically-charged films for over 30 years.
Spike Lee Reacts to Never Winning an Oscar, Asks ‘Who’s Still Watching’ 1990 Best Picture ‘Driving Miss Daisy?’
The Academy honored Lee with an Honorary Oscar in 2015, but the filmmaker has never earned a competitive trophy in his more than three decades making movies.
