Spike Lee was honoured by American Cinematheque for his ‘significant’ contribution to filmmaking (American Cinematheque/PA)Spike Lee said he had “more joints to make” as he was honoured for his glittering Hollywood career. Lee, a prolific director whose movies include Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods, received the American Cinematheque award for his “significant contribution” to filmmaking. Expand Close Black Panther director Ryan Coogler thanked Spike Lee for his impact on the film industry (American Cinematheque/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Black Panther director Ryan Coogler thanked Spike Lee for his impact on the film industry (American Cinematheque/PA)“Over the years they kept working on their craft. Expand Close 5 Bloods Cast (American Cinematheque/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp 5 Bloods Cast (American Cinematheque/PA)He directed 1992’s Malcom X, with Denzel Washington playing the civil rights leader. Lee said it took an actor of Boseman’s talent to play a character of “mythic” status in Da 5 Bloods.

Source: Irish Independent January 15, 2021 04:05 UTC