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Spike Lee Eyes Future During American Cinematheque Tribute: "I Got Some More Joints to Make" - Hollywood Reporter

Spike Lee Eyes Future During American Cinematheque Tribute: "I Got Some More Joints to Make" - Hollywood Reporter

Spike Lee Eyes Future During American Cinematheque Tribute:
Jan 15, 2021 1 min, 42 secs

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, this is not a normal time.

Oscar winner and past American Cinematheque honoree Jodie Foster served as host and was also tasked with moderating a lengthy Q&A with Lee that stretched over the nearly 90-minute program.

"There are filmmakers that create entertainment for the world and there are those that create commentaries to our world," said Majors.

"Personally, I don’t know another person that so naturally and so honestly creates both." Majors then said it was time to present the trophy but not by hand because "Dr.

"You know I love you," he said, adding, "Thank you for the support you have given me over the years.

After praising her "magnificent" friend’s work as a filmmaker, teacher and social commentator, Foster, who starred in his 2006 film Inside Man, asked Lee how it felt to be receiving something like a lifetime achievement award.

"Here’s the thing, though, if you love what you’re doing, you can delay Father Time.

"They kept working on their craft, working on their craft, working on the craft.

She also asked about the reception to his work and Lee said he knows that a lot of his films did not connect with audiences straight away, citing Bamboozled and 25th Hour as examples.

Lee also said he caught up with how to work well with actors by his third film, Do the Right Thing.

Those who paired up to discuss Lee's impact and influence included Malcolm X editor Barry Alexander Brown with Jungle Fever editor Sam Pollard; Clockers casting director Robi Reed with BlacKkKlansman casting director Kim Coleman; Mo’ Better Blues director of photography Ernest Dickerson with 4 Little Girls DP Ellen Kuras; Do the Right Thing producers Monty Ross and Jon Kilik; Bamboozled costume designer Ruth E.

Also appearing was Black Panther director Ryan Coogler who joined Foster and Lee for a quick cameo.

Rosie Perez, who starred in Do the Right Thing, focused her comments on how Lee has blended social commentary with a real commitment to philanthropy

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