Spike Lee Gets Candid With Sen. Bernie Sanders In Latest Interview
Вставка
- Опубліковано 6 кві 2016
- Spike Lee believes in Bernie Sanders.
The two men, who both hail from Brooklyn and share a strong admiration for the borough, met for the first time in New York this week. The high-profile director and Sanders supporter spoke with the Democratic presidential hopeful for an interview published by The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday.
Lee, who announced his endorsement of Sanders in February, questioned the candidate in a candid interview on a number of topics including gun violence, black voters and “entertainer” Donald Trump. He also asked Sanders outright what Black Lives Matter means to him.
“What it means is that we are all sick and tired of seeing unarmed people shot by police officers,” Sanders said. “That young people in African-American communities are harassed by police officers, where police departments are not there to be supportive but are in many cases oppressive, and that’s an issue that has to be addressed.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Sanders discussed with Lee his struggle to attract older black voters.
Black Lives Matter has galvanized a nationwide movement that has fought relentlessly to raise awareness around all of the issues Sanders mentioned, and more. While some millennial members of the movement support Sanders’ bid for the presidency, the Vermont senator is still struggling to build momentum among older black voters who, so far, are more keen to vote for his opponent Hillary Clinton.
Sanders spoke openly with Lee about this challenge and admitted he is “getting killed, frankly, not just with older African-Americans but also older whites, older Latinos.”
“It’s the weirdest thing in the world,” Sanders said. “And what really bothers me is I spent half my life in Congress helping to lead the effort for senior citizens... so we have a lot of work to do in terms of reaching out to seniors, not just African-Americans, but seniors all across the board. We’re figuring out how you get the message out there.”
Sanders recently scored a big win in Wisconsin on Tuesday and continues to strategize how to defeat Clinton. Across the board, Trump continues to rise in his run to become the Republican nominee - despite the racist and xenophobic hate speech he constantly spews. When it comes to Trump, both Lee and Sanders agree that he is the “Frankenstein that the GOP has created.”
“There’s no question,” Sanders said. “The establishment Republicans are going nuts. And this could lead to a real dissolution of the Republican Party as we know it.”
WEEKDAYS | 5:30 - 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 - 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) BlackTree TV is your premier destination for the best in entertainment, culture, and lifestyle content. With a focus on in-depth interviews, exclusive coverage, and a dedication to showcasing diverse voices and stories, BlackTree TV brings you closer to the icons and influencers shaping our world. From the red carpet to behind-the-scenes, BlackTree TV provides an insider's view into the magic of movies, music, fashion, and more. For more exclusive content, interviews, and in-depth coverage, subscribe to our channel and follow us on our journey to celebrate the art of storytelling.
Copyright © BlackTree Enterprises Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of BlackTree Enterprises Inc. - Розваги
How people don't love this man is beyond me. Even the Secret Services dotes on him according to TYT when they mentioned his interview in the postgame. What you see is what you get with Bernie Sanders. He got my vote and if we can pull it off, he's got my vote in November!!
Ignorance is the reason. I was rattled when the south where there's lots of black voters went for Hilary. 😨 what! I am afraid some black Americans are still manipulated. i.e the roots of slavery are still present. Sanders went to jail 4 black cause not for political gain, he is not black but real..... blacks we love fake... fake hair, fake teath, fake gold, fake life. ... basically some blacks dream white. it's time for a revolution. Bill Clinton has revealed the true face of the Clinton by his rhetoric
+Andrea Morgan Holy bobs!
+TheKek
My like added it to 69, js.
@@jcmaestro4495 : Only the old black folks support the Clintons but not the young black folks who wake up after 8 years of the Clintons, as they claimed the Clintons only mentioned them during the election years but totally ignore them while they've been in the White House.
People want change but are not willing to get in the ring. People are scared to fight for what they want and would rather be content with complaining and doing nothing.
Bernie's campaign is pouring so much positive energy into the world! I'm loving it!
#FeelTheBern
"let's rock"
That was a cool interview. Very down to earth. Something rarely seen in politics. I'm FEELIN' THE BERN.
+EricBlackmonGuitar a lot of people seem to be
+EricBlackmonGuitar I am so happy to see many of the leaders in the black community speaking out like cornel West, Spike Jones and many others are getting the word out. Very cool. Cornel is a really smart dude. I love to listen to him speak!!!
*****
obama also didnt really stick to what he said he was gonna do and he had to get funding on his campaign so that limited his ability.
*****
um you realize the president cant do that right? only the supreme court can and btw the list of things he said he would do and didnt far exceeds the things he did do that he said he would.
*****
lol youre making it out like a villainized the osama bin laden assassination was suspect and oil prices had nothing to do with obama. please just stop reaching for things to throw under the glorious obama administration he said he was going to wrok to decriminalize marijuana and actually shut down over 1500 dispensaries said he was going to hit the private prison industry hard and work on repealing the 3 strikes law none of which he did. was he the worst president ever no was he a good president sure was he a great president fuck no the tpp act alone proves thats not the case not to mention the ndaa act which he rushed through congress and the dmca act which he didnt oppose at all.
How you can listen to this man speak about the country for any length of time and NOT vote for him is beyond me. Well done Spike.
+BLTspace May I quote you?
FeelTheBern.
+Tony Williams Look at the facts
chris powell Nothing but facts come from me, bro , nothing but facts. the energy i get from a 74 year old man is un real, dude is like a battery right after you buy it from the store. He pumps me up, and im 34.
+Tony Williams "feel the Bern" united we will stand
Truespeed motorsports United with Bernie Sanders forever, No one else Bro, #BernieorBust Bro.
A Jewish man with the support of Christians, Muslims and progressive non-religious - A once in a lifetime candidate of the people - Bernie Sanders
+vicki Amen!
+vicki Too bad he won't win due to all the big corrupt powers going for Hillary and Trump who won't change the way they make money. Shit They will benefit themselves too.
+vicki just like jesus...
and hillary and her supporters say Bernie only has the "Bernie Bros" ha which is far from the truth! I'm (non religious) a 2nd generation Hispanic and my mom (catholic) was born in Mexico, we both support Bernie :)
Bertrum Hurny I think it's more like anyone who makes less than $250,000 per year, because he'll increase taxes on anyone making more than that. But I agree.
Trump and his supporters don't understand, most illegal immigrants come to America for a season, to work for a few months and go back to Mexico with the money they earned by their labor. More Mexican immigrants are leaving than are coming here. These people don't have any power. They're not the ones stealing jobs, that's on the corporations sending manufacturing to Asian countries and other countries. Illegal immigrants are working on farms and other labor jobs that people do not want to work.
It just makes me disappointed seeing all the hate. We should be sticking together, standing up together and fighting the top 10% and corrupt politicians. I don't understand racism. It's 2016 and we're still hating people for their race, sexual preferences, religion, gender or gender identity, etc. Maybe I'm naive but I just don't fucking get it.
Spike should do a documentary on this journey to the White House!
+thalrg22 i would watch it in a heartbeat.
Bernie comes off so genuine guy. He got my vote. But I live in California. We know we got his back over here.
+OakhillSailor I hope so. Your state is very important already, but California will be even more so if fake Hillary wins in New Yawk.
sanders will falter in cali!! real talk.
d morgan More like speculation, prediction, or assumption.
+OakhillSailor spread the word! people only like Hillary because of the name recognition! Let people In your area know about what Bernie stands for! Cali is the big one that he needs!
+XxMrRockwellxX, I agree with You! VOTE FOR BERNIE SANDERS !
In the 1990s Hillary was the very smart, very ambitious, very pretty, woman who discovered that she was married to a horn-dog man. Lots of sympathy for the wounded wife. But Now?
1) 'Feminist 'Hillary is known as the vicious line-backer, taking out a LOONNG Line of other women who accused Bill of sexual assault!
2) 'Healthcare' Hillary DEFENDS Shocking Medical Industry profits. While ducking requests for help from poor people and Medical watchdogs.
3) 'Every Citizen' Hillary used Trump-like tactics to guide followers at the IRS etc to target Her political opponents.
4) 'Experienced' Hillary knows that The Rules don't apply to Her. Government Email & Equipment. FOIA. Financial Reporting. Human Rights & Justice Reform. etc
5) 'Nice' Hillary knows that Her Sympathy and Generosity are like Xmas stockings, you only pull them out once a YEAR.
spike lee is like a kid forever. love this interview.
+Jon Snow you're funny.
+Jon Snow I am an old black man. My friends are old black men. We act like kids. No insult there for us.
+rachael richman-harris spike lee is an idiot. i always wondered why amiri baraka didnt like him. now i know why.
+Karm A ....okay
@@rachaelrichman-harris1956 : He is not funny but with lower intelligence, don't waste your time to reply him.
Love you Bernie! I put a premium on authenticity and integrity, and you epitomize both!
He didn't even have to bring up hot sauce
+Jett Guerrilla What you see is what you get = Bernie Sanders!...
Hillary Clinton has been talking about hot sauce for years! Quit trying to make this a race thing.
Stoner Simpson lmao Okay so she's been using hot sauce to pander for years? How does that help her case?
Jett Guerrilla You act like only black and latino people eat hot sauce. Lmao and just to be clear I don't give a shit about Hilary but people are over exaggerating this hot sauce stuff.
Stoner Simpson Immediately after, Charlamagne said "You know people are going to look at this and say 'Well she's pandering to black people again'" and her response was "Well... is it working?". How is my comment over exaggerating? Bernie doesn't have to lie about himself in an attempt to gain black support.
C'Mon New York ...voter for Bernie! Feel the Bern.
+Kitty Shore LOL, be quiet and go vote for your corrupt queen in November.
+Kitty Shore Fuck New York.
@@GetToDaChoppa-k5r : don't blame New York, the DNC closed the voting areas or changed the rules at the last minute, therefore, Independent voters could not vote. Again, DNC has made sure Independents voters couldn't vote for Bernie in primary.
well done spike lee,great interview ,bernie really does care about the American people and the world in General
I stopped voting several years ago, but now I have a reason to vote again. There is finally a candidate who isn't just "better than the alternative," but actually someone I want to be our next president.
Bernie, you are an inspiration! #Jersey4Bernie #Hispanics4Bernie
Please tell Latinos y Latinas to vote Bernie.! X
+Simeon Banner on it
Mr Lee , Thank you. Mr Sanders, Thank you!
Please NY! Deliver for Bernie! He is the realist politician we're likely to see in our lifetimes.
+musicheadim they failed
+Hydrak Chew democracy failed.
:(
+musicheadim They fucked up.
Bernie speaks truth to power. He is the first presidential candidate in my life time to tell the truth and in simple terms.
THIS is the guy you want to sit down and have a beer with.... Not the Dubya guy from Texas.......
dubya? wtf is dubya?! are you by any chance talking about mr. thumbfooted tongue chewing shoe dodger
Vote for Sanders New York. Don't drop the ball on this one.
agree or disagree with his policies, but how can you not love this man??
+Bertrum Hurny yes, and according to the idiot in the comment above he's 'treasonous'.
+Peter Hoffman Yes, if you want a mechanism to steal other's hard-earned money.
+kunchok Sonam maybe you think that giving it all to banks by the Trillions like all the other candidates do is a good idea?
Peter Hoffman No one is pledging to give Trillions to bank. I am sure from where you are hearing all these BSs.
Bertrum Hurny Hha.... the biggest joke.... i know you want to stay idle and claim bernie's stolen handouts.
The more I watch Bernie Sanders in these interviews the more I really like him.
+Nicholas Ashton Check out my song for Bernie! Just uploaded it! (emotion....)
I shared your lovely song on my Facebook page.Thank you for the music.
Nicholas Ashton Awesome! Thanks!... GO BERNIE
Your welcome hun!,,,,,GO BERNIE.Amen.
How can Americans cannot vote for this man ?!! My God. He is so straight forward, has such a great clarity of mind. He wants to bring a new system to USA which can work. Why not give him a chance?! I am not a US citizen but such a good guy in politics, irrespective of city, country, is rare.
I love this so much!! Bernie is our man. I hope he wins! Please people wake up...wake up! He is the first person in this political system that really truly cares about us, not big business. It's time we help him get into office....change gonna come! ♡♡♡♡
+Choying Metsal No you wake up he wants big government
+chris powell No, he wants the government to stand for the people. We elected them into office, and they do not represent the people. He is trying to get the corruption of money out of government and make the government represent the people that elected them in to office. He wants the government to work for the people, and we all know they do not currently work for the people. He is trying to change this.
chris powell ok...you are certainly entitled to your opinion. Have a good night! Peace.
Who Knows Yes!! #feelthebern to you brother!
+Choying Metsal #FeeltheBern #UsnotMe
Great interview. Love Spike and Bernie. Hope Bernie takes New York today!
Love Spike Lee and Bernie. Happy to see this interview.
Spike, man, great interview and thank you for doing it. You are one of my favorite guys!
All I can say is that what we got here is Bernie Sanders rollin' with Spike Lee and not missin' a beat...gotta love it folks!!
Great interview between two Brooklyners. Spike has another career if he wants it which he won't but he knocks other interviewers out of the park. Come on New York. You've done it before you can do it now. Make history again. Put Bernie in to the home straight.
Honest, down to earth, genuine, both of them.
America, pls dont screw this up!
+Nikola Tesla
New York please don't help screw this up.
New York! Bern It Up!!
This is great. It really is amazing how many notable people have come out of the Big BK.
Great interview Spike. From 72 year old progressive white man who marched for civil rights, nuclear arms freeze, Obama, etc. Thanks for supporting Bernie and get after those older black women who for whatever reason support Hilary. You got only one more day to turn that corner. Go YUUG!
Too late, he lost.
Bernie will bring more fairness to America which I believe will be less anger, happier people.
Dead New York, don't fuck this up for everyone else. Get out and feel the fuckin' Bern!!
What an authentic and real interview. Great job.
if we did it 50 years ago we can do again!
college for the people!
+randall2020 As a resident of California who only managed to pay for a single year at UofC and am now in debt, living with my grandparents, and have been looking for a job for the last 5 1/4 years... I can say without a doubt that the horrific prices at the University are what sent me into this spiral -_- Here's hoping Bernie can save others from what I've dealt with these last few years.
Really good interview. Seems like every time Bernie Sanders does a non Mainstream corporate media interview, it ends up being a really good interview.
I'm 47 and truly think Bernie is our last hope. America needs to wake the fuck up!
New York should of been yours if rigging wasn't so easy for the dmc. #Stillsanders
Everyone please make sure they vote for Bernie! May be our last chance...
Spike lee: wanna give a polite "Hi" Handshake
Bernie: "How you doing my man" *Gives a hug*
Ladies and gents .........Bernie Sanders
Feel the Bern.
Feel the Spike.
+Buncha Bubbles
Feel the Bubbles
Bob Behold the Bob
I like Bernie
I hope that Bernie runs as an Independent if the DNC and the corporate media succeed in keeping him from the Democratic nomination. I will not be voting for Hillary, in any case. I'll write in Bernie. Bernie or Bust.
+MmeDefarge (Expose NYC Meth Labs) I think he's to smart to be another Ralph Nador.
Ethan Davidson Bernie is a lot more popular than Ralph Nader and he has the votes to prove it and that is only among Democrats. He has a huge following among Independents as well and Independents outnumber either of the major parties. He should definitely run on the Independent line should he be shut out of the Democratic nomination; he has a fighting chance.
+MmeDefarge (Expose NYC Meth Labs) I think he should stop saying he won't run Indy. In the event that Cruz wins nom and Trump decides to run as independent... THEN Bernie could stand a chance running as an Independent as well. I don't know if he has thought about that... I think if you were to run a poll on a 4 contest with all present, Bernie would win. That's the only scenario I can imagine where things would be likely to play out well with him running on his own. The vote has to be split on the right for it to be "safe" to do on the left.
+Glass Menagerie Interesting. I can see that.
Glass Menagerie Hillary is also right wing, sort of a Republican lite.
The World is Feeling the Bern!
East Sooke for Bernie!
Brooklyn finest.
My confidence of the direction of the country would be significantly boosted if this man was currently running for president.
bottom line the best thing you can do to get Bernie elected is talk to older voters who are registered Democrat in New York and Pennsylvania about why Bernie is the best candidate. talk to your family your friends your neighbors and the people on the street and while you're riding the subway. commenting on social media with people who agree will do nothing getting Democratic primary voters to the polls is what will make the difference. you can change the course of history right now go do it my sisters and brothers
+yangyin09u good advice x
I like those punches Bernie's throwing! 😂😂😂😂👊🏼
For goodness sake America.........Make this man President....not only for the USA....For the world too.
I knew how old Spike was without looking when he said "from the jump". He is a few months older than me. I use that word all the time and my younger friends and adult kids have never heard it. We are a cool generation. We gave birth to all you brilliant smart--ass millennials. This is a great interview. All we need is for NY to really represent on Tuesday and it's "in the bag". #FEELINTHEBERN
I love Bernie! He is truly a hero. He has my vote and I talk about him to everyone :) #spikelee #berniesanders #stillsanders #birdiesanders #tyt
thank so much for posting this
"it is too late for establishment politics"
enough said.
''I've seen and enjoyed ALMOST all your movies''...lol.
+7Earthsky loved that! he is just honest to a fault. seems unreal, really.
AbbEy RoSe Yeh I like him but wait until he gets made president..All those hopes will dash after a few short years...Same as every prior president.
i think that there is also a movement behind him that will call him out if necessary.
AbbEy RoSe Call him out or not...They all get called out...It don't matter...Once they're in, they're usually in for 8 years no matter how little they effect anyones lives..He'll be no different.
Two of My favorite People Sanders 2016!
love this thanks Spike Lee and Bernie Sanders.
I love bernie he reminds me of my gandpa.
same!!
I'm definitely a senior and i get it!
Two real persons talking. Great interview!
Bernie, you are the best!
very down-to-earth interview. like two friends talking. I walked away with the impression that Spike and Bernie were BOYS!!!
Beautiful interview. Thanks Spike
HILLARY CLINTON DISLIKES THIS
All ten hillarys.
the world needs Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn.
amazing interview!! Bernie is awesome!! Im a Canadian for bernie!! hope he is the next president!! he would change so many peoples lives for the better
Great interview Spike!!
Every time Bernie says "political revolution" a senior citizen get a heart attack
+nevermindshort3 I'm a senior citizen and every time I hear Bernie say "political revolution", I feel energized. Bernie or Bust. Life is too short to vote for the "lesser of two evils", that only gets you more evil to deal with.
Now you are talkin"! Excellent.
Bernie looks extremely excited to be with Spike Lee it is really lovely.
Bernie Sanders is from Flatbush, OMFG
+Atl what;s that mean?
AbbEy RoSe Flatbush Zombies
+AbbEy RoSe Why don't You know, Sweets? :)
the Lords of Flatbush, lol.
+Atl Him and Larry David are both from Sheepshead bay. And both the same lol
two great people.
Spike, stop trying to finish the mans sentences... Either way, this was a fun interview.
Bernie, Great interview. As for the older folk who may not be internet based, the mainstream media hardly mention your name.
the main issue should be getting money out of politics.
+KAWAII OBAMA Exactly, Kawaii Obama. The only way to address ANY issues is through legistation, congressional support, and executive support, all of which are tied together on the same strings like puppets to politcal corruption with money in politics. Rich campaign contributors make all politicians their puppets.
Bernie has been my man since many of his new supporters were prepubescent.
Some kids are getting smarter, so there's still hope.
Get off the couch and into the fight, youngsters. Believe and change your future for the better.
If you don't - Your life is going to be ugly and sad.
Spike Lee forgot to mention Peter Criss among notable Brooklynites.
Not a fan of Spike Lee but he made the right decision here.
I've seen almost all of his movies, and enjoyed all of them.
It's 2016. You have 28K Subscribers. Please learn to upload in HD.
Go Bernie, Go!!!
What a great discussion...
love this man
Love this man. Bernie 2020.
Integrity: "I've seen & enjoyed ALMOST all of your movies."
Guessing it was "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus"?
BERNIE SANDERS NEEDS TO WIN...
the sound is too poor for such an occasion
and the background sneezing was golden
Go Bernie
He's amazing, Bernie is honest and with your vote, he's going to win.
Ya blew it New York
Bernie Sanders and Spike Lee presented a very practical discussion of the problems facing all Americans. Bernie Sanders will be a Great President for the USA and an Awesome Leader in the New World Order.
Mr. Lee has directed some great flicks (Malcolm X, Do The Right Thing, to name just two). OMG, Cricky, he's a great interviewer!
+David Berger Other than those two has he made any other great flicks? Samuel L Jackson commented that it has been a long time since Lee made anything worth watching. He rides the race card to stay relevant.
+Marvin Bennett jackson's making capital one relevant for a whole new generation of cinephiles ;)
hahahahahaha!!!!
Somebody should give Spike a talk show. I'm sure he'd do better then anyone we got now
Bernie is our man. He is the man for the times. We need you, Bernie!
once and if the big money stops running politics a whole bunch of 'unresolvable' issues will get actually dealt with including the proliferation of assault weapons
Great intro
Dear New York, if you blow this opportunity and help hand this nomination to $hillary, the most corrupt, dishonest, immoral, unethical politician of the past 50 years, then you deserve to suffer through four painful years of Trump.
bernie bernie bernie