Spike Lee
Street poet of Do the Right Thing, Lee's urgency quotably tackled urban racism.
Most quoted
"I'm a firm believer that everybody should be able to tell their own story, and I don't think that should be limited to one race or one gender."
— from Interview
"Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, make no mistake."
— from Interview, 1992
"I'm not interested in making films that are just entertainment. I want to make films that make people think."
— from Interview
All quotes by Spike Lee (99)
I think it's important to have a voice.
I'm not interested in making films that are just pretty pictures.
I think it's important to be passionate about what you do.
I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to make films.
I think it's important to be true to yourself.
I'm not interested in making films that are just for profit.
I think it's important to learn from your mistakes.
I'm not trying to be perfect. I'm just trying to be real.
I think it's important to stand up for what you believe in.
I'm not interested in making films that are just escapism.
I think it's important to challenge the status quo.
I'm not trying to be liked by everyone. I'm trying to make films that matter.
I think it's important to be open to new ideas.
I'm not interested in making films that are just for awards.
I think it's important to be resilient.
I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to be myself.
I think it's important to have a sense of humor.
I'm not interested in making films that are just for critics.
I think it's important to be grateful.
I'm not trying to be a guru. I'm just trying to share my perspective.
Contemporaries of Spike Lee
Other Film & Theaters born within 50 years of Spike Lee (1957).