Spike Lee Birthday: 25th Hours, He Got Game, Inside Man – 5 Powerful Quotes From His Iconic Films

Since 1986, Lee has not stopped working and has written and directed films like Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Crooklyn, Clockers, 25th Hour, Inside Man, Chi-Raq, BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods and more.

Spike Lee is a man of many talents. He is a film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and professor and his contribution to cinema is very significant. Lee marked his directorial debut with She's Gotta Have It in 1986 and has worked on numerous projects after that. His production company named 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has also produced more than 35 films since 1983. His films are celebrated by the audience as he has explored issues like race relations, colourism in the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues with his film. Spike Lee to Direct HBO Documentary on 20 Years of 9/11.

Since 1986, Lee has not stopped working and has written and directed films like Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Crooklyn, Clockers, 25th Hour, Inside Man, Chi-Raq, BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods and more. The director has also acted in ten of his films. Being such a great filmmaker, Lee has won numerous accolades for his work as well. He has been presented with awards including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, a BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, two Emmy Awards, and the Cannes Grand Prix. He has also received an Academy Honorary Award, an Honorary BAFTA Award, an Honorary César for his amazing work. Da 5 Bloods Movie Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Biggest’ Film Is a Harrowing Take on Post-Vietnam War Psyche That Pokes Holes at White Glorification.

Given that Spike Lee's films are so powerful, it doesn't come as a surprise that his movies have some really moving quotes as well. From 25th Hour to She's Gotta Have It, here are 5 amazing quotes from his films: