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Spike Lee
Presents the life and career of director Spike Lee, and discusses his many films and their controversial topics, including "Do the right thing" and "Jungle Fever."
112 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Charles J. Shields
94 books80 followersCharles J. Shields is the author of And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life (Henry Holt & Co.), Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee (Holt), the highly acclaimed, bestselling biography of Harper Lee,I Am Scout: The Biography of Harper Lee (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers), and The Man Who Wrote the Perfect Novel: John Williams, Stoner, and the Writing Life (University of Texas Press).
In January 2022, Henry Holt will release Shields' new book, Lorraine Hansberry: The Life Behind 'A Raisin in the Sun,' the most comprehensive biography of, in James Baldwin’s words, this “very young woman, with an overpowering vision.”
In January 2022, Henry Holt will release Shields' new book, Lorraine Hansberry: The Life Behind 'A Raisin in the Sun,' the most comprehensive biography of, in James Baldwin’s words, this “very young woman, with an overpowering vision.”
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April 27, 2008
Summary (CIP): From She's Gotta Have It to Malcolm X, this filmmaker [Spike Lee] has brought to the screen penetrating stories and controversial topics. Learn about his beginnings at NYU and how he stays true to his principles.
REVIEW: Not really aimed at their private lives, this series focuses on the making of, type, and response to the director’s films. The book includes a frank discussion of Lee’s film career and movies along with his philosophy. Racism, a core theme for Lee, is addressed throughout by discussing reactions to his films and how he gets targeted as one of few black directors and is made to represent all African-Americans. Extensive quoted passages allow both the director and his critics to speak for themselves. Many movie bills and photos are included along with life and movie chronologies at the end.
Booklist: Positive. "Both works are afflicted with typos, but they still make worthwhile reading for budding filmmakers and general readers with an interest in the history of movies. "
REVIEW: Not really aimed at their private lives, this series focuses on the making of, type, and response to the director’s films. The book includes a frank discussion of Lee’s film career and movies along with his philosophy. Racism, a core theme for Lee, is addressed throughout by discussing reactions to his films and how he gets targeted as one of few black directors and is made to represent all African-Americans. Extensive quoted passages allow both the director and his critics to speak for themselves. Many movie bills and photos are included along with life and movie chronologies at the end.
Booklist: Positive. "Both works are afflicted with typos, but they still make worthwhile reading for budding filmmakers and general readers with an interest in the history of movies. "
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