Why I Love Spike Lee

There are a lot of directors I admire, but Spike Lee? That’s different. His work hits me in the gut and stays there.

When I watch a Spike Lee joint, I’m not just watching a movie—I’m stepping into a whole conversation about race, culture, history, and truth. And it’s never sugar-coated. He’s going to show you the beauty, the pain, the humor, and the contradictions of Black life… all at once.

Spike’s not afraid to be Spike. He shows up to the Knicks game rocking some wild glasses, a fresh fit, and that unmistakable energy. He’s unapologetically himself, and that carries over into his work. He’s never chasing safe. He’s chasing truth.

His films? Man. Do the Right Thing doesn’t just tell a story—it forces you to wrestle with the idea of what “the right thing” actually is. Malcolm X gave us a layered, human version of a leader too often reduced to a soundbite. BlacKkKlansman connects history to right now so seamlessly, you can’t ignore it.

And the style—those double dolly shots, the colors, the music that feels like another character. Spike’s got a signature, but it’s never just for flash. Everything has purpose.

I love Spike Lee because he proves that art can be more than entertainment. It can be a mirror, a megaphone, and a movement all at once. He reminds me that if you’ve got a voice, you use it. If you’ve got a story, you tell it. And if you’ve got a vision, you protect it—no matter who tells you to tone it down.

In a world full of safe, forgettable content, Spike’s work sticks. It challenges you. And that’s why I’ll always be a fan.