September 27, 2026
DA 5 BLOODS (2020) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee and featuring an all-star cast that includes one of Chadwick Boseman’s 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 to the official rationale, “DA 5 BLOODS...
September 19, 2026
25TH HOUR (2002) – AFI Movie Club
An unflinching but empathetic drama following one man during his final 24 hours of freedom in New York, 25TH HOUR (2002) was adapted by David Benioff from his own debut novel and directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about 25TH HOUR. Where to stream 25TH HOUR...
March 21, 2026
BLACKKKLANSMAN (2018) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee and adapted from Ron Stallworth’s true story about his undercover investigation into the Ku Klux Klan as a Black detective in the 1970s, BLACKKKLANSMAN (2018) was honored with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving...
January 8, 2026
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 (who also co-stars) – and features stellar work from two other recipients of degrees conferred by the American Film...
July 24, 2025
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 AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee, the film features cinematography from...
February 9, 2025
SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) – AFI Movie Club
A groundbreaking comedy that marked the feature debut of writer, director, editor and producer Spike Lee, SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) features the work of two recipients of the AFI Honorary Degree – Lee himself, as well as cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson, a frequent collaborator with Lee who also shot five more features with Lee...
May 16, 2024
HE GOT GAME (1998) – AFI Movie Club
His third collaboration with AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington and the first feature in which the iconic director didn’t play an onscreen role, HE GOT GAME (1998) was written, directed and produced by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee – bringing to the screen a story of a basketball phenom and his fraught...
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...
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. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE SCHOOL DAZE - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global,...
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. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream 25TH HOUR 25TH HOUR - Reelgood { "content_type":...
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