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    Hoop Dreams 1994 POSTER

    Hoop Dreams

    1994

    English

    8.3

    26

    98%

    92%

    Action

    basketball

    chicago, illinois

    college

    Documentary

    Drama

    ghetto

    narration

    Sport

    sports

    Steve James Steve James Director Eric Anderson Eric Anderson as Himself Chris Webber Chris Webber as Himself Spike Lee Spike Lee as Himself - Film Director Bobby Knight Bobby Knight as Himself - Indiana University Head Basketball Coach
    Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
    Street Fight 2005 POSTER

    Street Fight

    2005

    English

    7.9

    2

    100%

    93%

    Action

    Documentary

    election

    mayoral candidate

    media & politics

    politcs

    politics

    usa politics

    Marshall Curry Marshall Curry Director Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Al Sharpton Al Sharpton as Self Pablo Fonseca Pablo Fonseca as Self James McGreevey James McGreevey as Self
    This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.
    Stephen Curry: Underrated 2023 POSTER

    Stephen Curry: Underrated

    2023

    English

    7.3

    14

    85%

    87%

    Action

    basketball

    biography

    Biography

    college

    Documentary

    historical figure

    nba

    profile

    Sport

    Peter Nicks Peter Nicks Director Charlie Rose Charlie Rose as (archive footage) Stuart Scott Stuart Scott as (archive footage) Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Kevin Durant Kevin Durant as Self
    The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.
    Michael Jordan to the Max 2000 POSTER

    Michael Jordan to the Max

    2000

    English

    7.4

    2

    Documentary

    Sport

    sports

    James D. Stern James D. Stern Director Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne as Narrator Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Bill Murray Bill Murray as Self Michael Jordan Michael Jordan as Self
    This documentary showcases basketball player Michael Jordan's awe-inspiring moves, providing behind-the-scenes and on-the-court action, including footage of Jordan and the Chicago Bulls going head-to-head against the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals. Phil Jackson and Bob Costas are interviewed (among others), and the awesome soundtrack includes songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Fatboy Slim and Freddie King.
    Tamborine 2018 POSTER

    Tamborine

    2018

    English

    6.7

    42

    100%

    40%

    Action

    Comedy

    Documentary

    stand-up comedy

    Bo Burnham Bo Burnham Director Chris Rock Chris Rock as Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self - Audience Member
    Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
    She's Gotta Have It 1986 POSTER

    She's Gotta Have It

    1986

    English

    6.8

    6

    94%

    72%

    Action

    breaking the fourth wall

    brooklyn, new york city

    Comedy

    inspirational

    polyamory

    Romance

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director S. Epatha Merkerson S. Epatha Merkerson as Doctor Jamison Erik Dellums Erik Dellums as Dog #3 Ernest R. Dickerson Ernest R. Dickerson as Dog #8 Spike Lee Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon
    The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
    Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn 2020 POSTER

    Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

    2020

    English

    7.3

    2

    86%

    71%

    Action

    brooklyn, new york city

    Crime

    Documentary

    new york city

    race relations

    racism

    white supremacy

    Muta'Ali Muhammad Muta'Ali Muhammad Director Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Ed Koch Ed Koch as Self Al Sharpton Al Sharpton as Self - Interviewee Diane Hawkins Diane Hawkins as Self - Yusuf's mother
    The 30-year legacy of the murder of black teenager Yusuf Hawkins by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.
    Sensory Overload 2025 POSTER

    Sensory Overload

    2025

    English

    7.2

    2

    documentary

    Documentary

    neurodivergent

    neurodivergent documentary

    neurosensitive

    neurosensitive documentary

    Kiana Moore Kiana Moore Director Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Lola Dada Olley Lola Dada Olley as Self Fela Dada Olley Fela Dada Olley as Self Jonathan Martinez Jonathan Martinez as Self
    Sensory Overload profiles individuals in the neurodivergent and neurosensitive communities and their allies, looking at how they are changing mindsets around them.
    When We Were Kings 1996 POSTER

    When We Were Kings

    1996

    English

    7.9

    26

    100%

    94%

    Action

    africa

    black magic

    boxer

    Documentary

    Sport

    sports

    underdog

    world champion

    Leon Gast Leon Gast Director B.B. King B.B. King as Himself George Foreman George Foreman as Himself Spike Lee Spike Lee as Himself George Plimpton George Plimpton as Himself - Writer
    It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
    How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company 2005 POSTER

    How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company

    2005

    English

    7.1

    1

    Action

    Documentary

    Joe Angio Joe Angio Director Spike Lee Spike Lee as Self Melvin Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles as Self Woodie King Jr. Woodie King Jr. as Self Mario Van Peebles Mario Van Peebles as Self
    Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike Lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.
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