
March 12, 2024
MALCOLM X (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring a stunning transformative performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington as the eponymous Civil Rights crusader who fought for racial equality, MALCOLM X (1992) was directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee – and features stellar work from two other recipients of degrees conferred by the American Film Institute, including co-star...

February 5, 2023
DA 5 BLOODS (2020) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee and featuring an all-star cast that includes Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Chadwick Boseman in one of his final roles, DA 5 BLOODS (2020) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According...

February 5, 2021
AFI Movie Club: AFI AWARDS Honoree DA 5 BLOODS
"DA 5 BLOODS honors the eternal bond of friendship amidst the ongoing battle to comprehend the horrors of the Vietnam War. Spike Lee’s mastery of the explosive reaches new emotional heights in this time-embracing narrative – as he elevates the art form to meet his undeniably epic ambition. The enduring trauma of war and peace...

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