Spike Lee interview on Trump, BlacKKKlansman and Charlottesville

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
  • Some directors mellow as they get older, but not Spike Lee. After 40 years in the business, he is, if anything, angrier than ever and still determined to do the right thing.
    Much of his rage is directed against President Trump, who he won't mention by name but will call plenty of names.
    Lee's latest film, Black Klansman, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes, is a searing portrait of the toxic legacy of racism in America. It tells the true story of Ron Stallworth, a black Colorado Springs police officer who went undercover in the late 1970s to infiltrate the Klan.
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  • @valmid5069
    @valmid5069 4 роки тому +5

    Media: He said fine people on both sides!
    President Trump: “I saw the same pictures as you did. You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of, to them, a very, very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name. ... So you know what, it's fine. You're changing history. You're changing culture. And you had people - *and I'm not talking about the neo-Nazis and the White nationalists, because they should be condemned totally* ”
    Also Media: He has white nationalists holding Confederate flags on his side and being Trump supporters!
    Also President Trump: “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans”

    • @MrGreen-fi5sg
      @MrGreen-fi5sg 2 роки тому +2

      Exactly

    • @justbecause7402
      @justbecause7402 2 роки тому

      When your "culture" is your proud history of slavery, segregation, and those who fought to keep them, don't get mad when people call you a white supremacist

  • @07Trot
    @07Trot 5 років тому +11

    Spike lee again on racism. What else is new. I wish he would explain what he was thinking when he made that 2k16 game.🤨

  • @Humannondancer
    @Humannondancer 6 років тому +38

    Hollywood: we have an idea; let's make films about events that happened 50 to 400 years ago and pretend they are still happening today. We believe these films will ease present day tensions.
    ?

    • @Humannondancer
      @Humannondancer 6 років тому +3

      You'll find slavery was widely accepted for thousands of years before whitey showed up and eventually officially outlawed it in the west.
      It's true, some Jews are high achievers for their population size. Mel Brooks for example was a comedic 'springtime' genius don't you think?

    • @jameswhiteley6843
      @jameswhiteley6843 6 років тому +4

      Exactly. Every race is guilty of slavery. Not many people know how much it cost us to stop slavery too. I had no idea he was even Jewish/

    • @Humannondancer
      @Humannondancer 6 років тому +3

      He of Blazing Sadles and The Producers fame? lol James.

    • @policesquad
      @policesquad 6 років тому +2

      JAMES WHITELEY
      Lol, James, your Alt-Rightness is showing, bud.

    • @Humannondancer
      @Humannondancer 6 років тому

      Initially possibly, but don't get that vibe from those replies.

  • @PikachuPromo
    @PikachuPromo 10 місяців тому +3

    End Racism
    End Prejudice
    And
    Trump 2024

    • @UmQasaann
      @UmQasaann 5 місяців тому +1

      Trump for prison 2024*

    • @PikachuPromo
      @PikachuPromo 5 місяців тому +1

      @@UmQasaann He did nothing illegal!

  • @JW-YT
    @JW-YT 6 років тому +17

    Under Trump African Americans are currently seeing record low unemployment. In addition to that because of the deregulation already passed and the new tax structures for companies making America the most competitive country in the world for trade. Their economy is growing at 2% later in the year that could grow to 4% which hasn't been seen since Regan, and wasn't seen under Obama.
    This guy isn't making any actual point thats worth while listening too.

    • @outlawruffryder
      @outlawruffryder 6 років тому

      Jon oh yea and it is all because of Trump... A recovering economy after a financial crisis has nothing to do with it

    • @ottomaddox7105
      @ottomaddox7105 5 років тому +2

      @@outlawruffryder The left has kept us down long enough...the time is now to get on board with this Great President! Donald J Trump 2020!

  • @zoeblake6740
    @zoeblake6740 6 років тому +22

    What is going on in this comment section??!

    • @outlawruffryder
      @outlawruffryder 6 років тому +5

      People are hurt because they feel portrayed as the Bad guys and noone wants to be seen in a bad light... Still they are oblivious to their priviledge

    • @Tovinthorn
      @Tovinthorn 6 років тому

      Lots of ignorance and armchair generals. But hey, it's normal life here on YT.

    • @takes2knowgames900
      @takes2knowgames900 4 роки тому

      Racism and ignorance, thats whats going on

  • @ParticleJesus
    @ParticleJesus 6 років тому +49

    When you're so pampered and privileged that you have to make films that depict your supposed oppression so you can pretend you're still suffering.

    • @Elzilcho87
      @Elzilcho87 6 років тому +12

      Umm... are you actually trying to suggest black people are "pampered" and that they've never been oppressed? You're living in a fictional world in your head if you believe that. Maybe you need to just step outside the house sometime and talk with some normal people who aren't pushing warped Nazi propaganda.

    • @luaseast1251
      @luaseast1251 6 років тому +13

      Eternal victim mentality at its finest.

    • @ParticleJesus
      @ParticleJesus 6 років тому +11

      Jetpack Rorschach
      Nobody is oppressing them now, in fact they actually have it pretty good.

    • @gregormiller4037
      @gregormiller4037 6 років тому

      The expect fee Helf kare and cell fones, its the LaChumpa way.

    • @CamiloZea
      @CamiloZea 6 років тому +3

      Since Trump is prsident all I've seen is white people playing the victim. Are you mad because others are playing the role you like :( :´(

  • @sallyweiner4180
    @sallyweiner4180 6 років тому +9

    Spike Lee is a national treasure. A true American

    • @sodaking6858
      @sodaking6858 6 років тому

      MSN I have to say you tell one funny joke

    • @benratcliffe6307
      @benratcliffe6307 6 років тому

      Sally Weiner - Like most treasure,should be buried...

  • @jedsparks3868
    @jedsparks3868 6 років тому +8

    Lee dosnt have a clue. He is out of touch with the real world.

    • @templeofdoom4445
      @templeofdoom4445 6 років тому +2

      Jed Sparks He’s obviously been spoken to by the lefty globalists to turn the black vote against Trump as more are supporting him. It’s just another tactic they use to destroy and slander anyone who is not neo liberal far left.

    • @justbecause7402
      @justbecause7402 2 роки тому

      @@templeofdoom4445 how did the election work out for you

    • @dannyknightblade4592
      @dannyknightblade4592 Рік тому

      @@justbecause7402 How's those high gas prices working out for YOU?

  • @shrimpy8188
    @shrimpy8188 6 років тому +11

    Dr. David Duke is a great man and a true gentleman. He's a civil rights activist for our people.

    • @nikanton819
      @nikanton819 6 років тому +1

      Great guy. Listen to his radio show on a daily basis.

    • @justbecause7402
      @justbecause7402 2 роки тому

      Just outright admitting that you support the Ku Klux Klan. Who are the people liking this comment?

    • @justbecause7402
      @justbecause7402 2 роки тому

      And "our people" nah you should be on a list

  • @isabellavozar4570
    @isabellavozar4570 6 років тому +3

    The most embarrassing part about the comments here is that there are so many accusations against Spike Lee suggesting that he is promoting hate. Anyone who is saying that either didn't watch his movie or has no ability to read film language. The film he made is about infiltrating hate, sharing a belief that hate on either side of race does no good. It is promoting the view that we are all human, and that anyone who segregates others due to their skin tone needs a reality check. Anyone who finds that offensive is obviously guilty. There is nothing wrong with reflecting on the past and reminding people of what has happened, after all it is history and no matter how much you want to, you can't change the fact that America (which is the country in question, it's not saying this hasn't happened elsewhere) is built on the lives of those who were deemed inferior to the white races. And people complaining because he's privileged due to his success, what's that about? He's used his fame to promote real issues that continue in our world today. He has a platform to promote the oppression of so many, so it seems idiotic to suggest that he's doing it for personal attention.

    • @l3eastunleashed
      @l3eastunleashed 5 років тому +1

      So why did he include racism in a 2k NBA game

  • @Greenpoloboy3
    @Greenpoloboy3 6 років тому +4

    I am white skinned. Am I racist for being this way :/ :(

  • @jamesthomas6965
    @jamesthomas6965 6 років тому +11

    I wonder if they'll ever make a movie about the zebra murders, Nation of Yahweh or murderers of the police officers in baton rouge?

    • @TIMBUDTENDER
      @TIMBUDTENDER 6 років тому +2

      So make it

    • @frankzappaspussy7362
      @frankzappaspussy7362 6 років тому

      yes in the world of youtube - you are guaranteed an immediate audience..

    • @CamiloZea
      @CamiloZea 6 років тому

      each one of these examples has a worse white version of them.

    • @ravidaking100
      @ravidaking100 6 років тому +2

      Birth of a nation! Was one of the greatest movie of all time!

    • @frankzappaspussy7362
      @frankzappaspussy7362 6 років тому

      "Birth of a nation! Was one of the greatest movie of all time!"
      maybe you should be brain dead film critic for Trump supporters..
      i much prefer "invasion of the body snatchers" (70's version) or "The Wild Bunch" or "Cross of Iron" or "The Idiots" - they were genuinely thought-provoking films that more deeply explored the human condition - rather than pandering to your infantile fantasies..

  • @saturngrad8883
    @saturngrad8883 6 років тому +2

    So Trump had a " Beergate " moment with the Charlottesville tragedy where he was new to the office an trying to appease everyone. He's human.

  • @Ric419
    @Ric419 6 років тому +1

    Spike is notorious in depicting American social issues. Racism, colorism, and prejudice has always been of his films. He still lives in Brooklyn, calls out gentrification, and calls out prejudice

    • @dannyknightblade4592
      @dannyknightblade4592 Рік тому

      Spike Lee publicly endorsed Mr. you ain't blk for President; and celebrated when that zombie "won" the election. Spike Lee also encouraged blk people to take the vax; and continues to verbally attack President Trump and doesn't have even one negative word to say about biden. Spike Lee is just another controlled celebrity who will say whatever and do whatever his hollyweird overlords tell him to say and/or do.

  • @josesaenz4671
    @josesaenz4671 11 місяців тому +1

    Spike lee is slow af

  • @JOEGEBALSEIRO1
    @JOEGEBALSEIRO1 6 років тому +8

    Trump2020👍🇺🇸

  • @Jahiegel
    @Jahiegel 6 років тому +1

    He meant “Napalm”, surely.

  • @sodaking6858
    @sodaking6858 6 років тому

    Now on paper this sounds like a good movie but after watching the first purge I am worried about liberal propaganda

  • @melimcd5412
    @melimcd5412 6 років тому +1

    Great movie! People need to know what's going on and why. The U.S. is such a prejudiced place. Most prejudiced place I've ever lived!

  • @robrick9361
    @robrick9361 5 років тому +1

    How come people on the right always have to disown extremists but people on the left don't.
    Trump said bad guys on both sides cause he still has another election to win.
    Sure he should have been more specific but notice how they only want him to get specific about right-wing extremists.

    • @justbecause7402
      @justbecause7402 2 роки тому

      Right wing extremists: gunning down civilians, racism and general hatred
      Left wing extremists: gender is a social construct
      Your "both sides" argument is paper thin

    • @robrick9361
      @robrick9361 2 роки тому

      @@justbecause7402 What about all those riots and looting..........oh right because they claim they're "protesting" that clearly justifies destroying businesses and stealing TVs. Get out of here you ideological pedestrian.

  • @Userlamez
    @Userlamez 6 років тому +2

    Its like Dave Chapelles Clayton Bigsby sketch which aired over 10 yrs ago

  • @thegentleman4873
    @thegentleman4873 6 років тому +1

    Of course like for his interview with newsnight, he is wearing his little cap with 'black' written on it. I assume this is in reference to his race. He is race bating, probably as a result of being insecure about it.

  • @ramatgan1
    @ramatgan1 6 років тому +4

    A great man.

  • @tarekprivat2956
    @tarekprivat2956 6 років тому

    where do I get that cap from

  • @killerone807
    @killerone807 6 років тому +1

    good interview

  • @CidsReality
    @CidsReality 6 років тому +1

    *Is anyone else getting content in their subscription box that they DID NOT subscribe to????* I certainly didn't sub to HBO or Channel 4 News...

  • @floh2959
    @floh2959 6 років тому +1

    This comment section is a mess. The film was great

  • @fihk2432
    @fihk2432 6 років тому

    Wow

  • @chrishurt2215
    @chrishurt2215 5 років тому

    Wahhhhhhhhhh wahhhhhhhhhhhh wahhhhhhhhhhh wahhhhhhhhhhhh