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...
December 22, 2022
MO’ BETTER BLUES (1990) – AFI Movie Club
Written, produced, directed by and starring AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee, MO’ BETTER BLUES (1999) is a jazz epic featuring an all-star cast that includes Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris, Joie Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MO' BETTER...
November 17, 2022
25TH HOUR (2002) – AFI Movie Club
Following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom, 25TH HOUR (2002) was written by David Benioff and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about 25TH HOUR. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream 25TH HOUR 25TH HOUR - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE...
September 8, 2022
SCHOOL DAZE (1988) – AFI Movie Club
Based on writer/director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee’s own experiences at Morehouse College, SCHOOL DAZE (1988) is music-filled dramedy that follows students at a historically Black college as they clash during homecoming weekend. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SCHOOL DAZE. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE...
April 12, 2022
DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the 10th anniversary edition of the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest American films, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) explores racial tensions exacerbated by the summer heat in a New York neighborhood. An imperative work from iconic director and 2011 AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee, the film features Public Enemy’s powerful...
December 8, 2021
AFI Movie Club: SCHOOL DAZE
Based on writer/director Spike Lee’s own experiences at Morehouse College, SCHOOL DAZE (1988) is music-filled dramedy that follows students at a historically Black college as they clash during homecoming weekend. Close Close Close HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE SCHOOL DAZE - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club...
September 11, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: 25TH HOUR
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 11, 2020. Following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom, 25TH HOUR was written by David Benioff and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. Close Close Close Close Close HOW TO WATCH Where to stream 25TH HOUR 25TH...
June 20, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: HE GOT GAME
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on March 18, 2021. AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee brought the story of basketball phenom Jesus Shuttlesworth to audiences in 1998, collaborating for the third time with AFI Life Achievement recipient Denzel Washington, who plays Shuttlesworth’s father in the film. Close Close...
April 11, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: MALCOLM X
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on December 11, 2020. MALCOLM X, Spike Lee’s powerful biopic, stars AFI Life Achievement honoree Denzel Washington as the eponymous Civil Rights crusader who fought for racial equality. An honorary degree recipient from the AFI Conservatory, Lee recently was featured in AFI’s Black Stories...
March 18, 2021
AFI Movie Club: HE GOT GAME
AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee brought the story of basketball phenom Jesus Shuttlesworth to audiences in 1998, collaborating for the third time with AFI Life Achievement recipient Denzel Washington, who plays Shuttlesworth’s father in the film. Close Close Close HOW TO WATCH Where to stream HE GOT GAME HE GOT GAME - Reelgood LEARN...
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...
January 22, 2021
AFI Movie Club: INSIDE MAN
INSIDE MAN’s celebrated creative ensemble includes AFI Conservatory alum and cinematographer Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), AFI Honorary Degree recipients director Spike Lee and Jodie Foster and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington. In 2006, the film was recognized with an AFI AWARD as one of the best films of the year. MOVIE TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW? Originally, director Ron Howard was set to helm INSIDE MAN,...
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