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**Charley Ann Kay.

Spike Lee.**   **By James Earl Hardy.**



   


 * SPIKE LEE**


 * By: James Earl Hardy**

Spike was a famous film writer who inspired many citizens throughout his creations. He has made a grand indelible mark on the history of the American cinema. Spike lee was the creator of the epic film on Malcolm X which was the huge hit of the 1990's. He has devoted himself to causes aiding black Americans and is a very reliable person. Lee has been classified as outspoken, controversial, flamboyant, and supremely talented throughout his life.

Lee struggled at first with his films but after the opening of "She's Gotta Have It", he was right back on track. Then, shortly after, he followed up with other famous epics such as, "School Daze, Jungle Fever, and Crooklyn". Spike's major achievement was the completion of his epic saga durning the 1990's, Malcolm X. It was the first major Hollywood film based on a "black subject", by a "black director".

There were many great characteristics that made Spike Lee important to society. Lee was a fantastic film producer, and by that, he was reconized highly amoung many people. He had to be a very tough man to go through life with the criticism that was carried amoung him. Also, he was a astute businessman as well as a gifted artist.

Spike Lee attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, which was a huge sucess. At New York's University, he planed to revolutionize the role of blacks in an American film. Lee graduated in 1981 with a student Academy Award, but did struggle after wards. Lee has created a number of community based enterprises and great devotion towards black americans. He continues to pursue his ideals while entertaining and enlighting filmgores throughtout the world.

I really admire Spike Lee, in many ways. I think he made a great influence and impact on the society of african americans and others. Lee was drawn to both praise and criticism for his fearless attitude and through it all, he stood strong. He never gave attention to negative down falls, which i admire the most. Also, with everything spike had, he completed the epic saga, Malcolm X, with pride.

I do think that this book gives an honest account of Spike Lee. It almost explains his whole life, and gives correct details on his career. I enjoyed reading it and thought the information was very interesting. Throughout the book, you can see pictures of important events involving Spike. In addition to the pictures, it also provides the right dates and events involving Spike.