The Philosophy of Spike Lee
Over his twenty-plus year tenure in Hollywood, Spike Lee has produced a number of controversial films that unapologetically confront sensitive social issues, particularly those of race relations and discrimination. Through his honest portrayals of lifeas social obstacles, he challenges the public to reflect on the worldas problems and divisions. The innovative director created a name for himself with feature films such as Do the Right Thing (1989) and Malcolm X (1992), and with documentaries such as 4 Little Girls (1997) and When the Levees Broke (2006), breaking with Hollywoodas reliance on cultural stereotypes to portray African Americans in a more realistic light. The director continues to produce poignant films that address some of modern societyas most important historical movements and events. In The Philosophy of Spike Lee, editor Mark T. Conard and an impressive list of contributors delve into the rich philosophy behind this filmmakeras extensive work. Not only do they analyze the major themes of race and discrimination that permeate Leeas productions, but also examine other philosophical ideas that are found in his films, ideas such as the nature of time, transcendence, moral motivation, self-constitution, and justice. The authors specialize in a variety of academic disciplines that range from African American Studies to literary and cultural criticism and Philosophy.Ironies of Time aClockersa are the drug dealers on the streets selling drugs 24/7; hence they are always on the clock. The ironies are legion. ... The system enforces a strict notion of chronological time, time by the clock, kronos time. ... Rocco Klein (Harvey Keitel) seems to be a racist cop, although his persistence in pursuing justice rather than making an easy arrest complicates his character. The murderanbsp;...
| Title | : | The Philosophy of Spike Lee |
| Author | : | Mark Conard |
| Publisher | : | University Press of Kentucky - 2011-07-22 |
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