From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan.
Writer-director Spike Lee's epic portrayal of the life and times of the slain civil rights leader Malcolm X begins with the cross-cut imagery of the police beating of black motorist Rodney King juxtaposed with an American flag burning into the shape of the letter X.
Plot: What's it about? There were plenty of films from 2013 that I enjoyed, but wouldn't necessarily want to watch again. That's not so much of a knock, but the subject matter is very heavy [...]
Plot: What's it about? In Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, summer has arrived in full and this is without a doubt the hottest day of the year. As the heat pours down the residents, fire hydrants are [...]
Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee "joint") it's kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud [...]
Plot: What's it about? A man walks into a bank, only to be shot by the teller behind the counter. The shooter was otherwise a calm, non-violent man, so what made him lash out in [...]
Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee "joint") it's kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud [...]
Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee “joint”) it’s kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud [...]
Plot: What's it about? When it comes to the films of Spike Lee, only a few stand out for me. “Malcolm X” is certainly one of them and I liked his recent “25th Hour” as [...]
