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Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee is not one for holding his tongue…. just ask Tyler Perry!
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Prior to the release of Django Unchained, Lee gave his word to Django’s lead character, Jamie Foxx, that he wouldn’t go in on the flick.
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Foxx even spoke of their conversation in a recent interview, stating:
“You know Spike, he’ll let you have it whether it’s good, bad or ugly. And he said, ‘I’m not going to say anything bad about this film. It looks like y’all are getting it.’”
Well… scratch all that!
Spike apparently feels some kinda way about the film now and is now calling Quentin Tarantino’s latest creation, “disrespectful”.
Details below…
Spike Lee was recently asked about his feelings toward the movie and he had very little to say about the “Django Unchained.”
In fact, Lee says he’s not even going to bother viewing the film! Lee explained to Vibe:
I cant speak on it ’cause I’m not gonna see it.
All I’m going to say is that it’s disrespectful to my ancestors. That’s just me…I’m not speaking on behalf of anybody else.
While there is definitely a ton of “N” bombs dropped in the film (for the record, “Nigger” was spoken approximately 110 times by various characters, according to online reports), the film is billed as a fictional tale that pokes fun at several serious situations.
American Slavery Was Not A Sergio Leone Spaghetti Western.It Was A Holocaust.My Ancestors Are Slaves.Stolen From Africa.I Will Honor Them.
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) December 22, 2012
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Spike Lee isn’t the only one who feel’s ‘some kinda way’ about the film, Tavis Smiley also tweeted his thoughts, stating:
Django Unchained — a spoof on slavery: Hollywood’s Christmas gift for Negroes. Thanks, you shouldn’t have.
— Tavis Smiley(@tavissmiley) December 24, 2012
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One question: In which Spike Lee movie was the black family or black woman iconically represented? DJango took the same licenses that Spike has afforded himself.
Crooklyn & Malcolm X are black masterpieces. Just being real django is a cute little movie but its all smoke and mirrors white ppl are laughing at us for going to see this mess while at the same time lining their pockets with 50 million in 4 days pay attenetion.
I actually found it thought provoking. There was a reference to a french author Alexander Dumas writer of The Three Musketeers being black. Hollywood milks that story to this day and yet I learn it’s origin in a Tarantino flick. Thanks Quent.
I agree with Bean Eaton. It was a good flick. I majored in English when I was in college and have read many slave-oriented history books, novels, etc. I am usually one who is easily offended by movies that represent the slavery era, because it is a sensitive subject that should be well depicted. BUT…Django was enlightening as it turned a very heavy subject into a comedic, yet educational film. The main theme was there: Slaves were mistreated by a bunch of people who were ultimately not as intelligent or strong as they were. Once they figured out how to break free, they did so. That point was present, and well noted. As for Spike Lee, his depictions of the Black woman is often offensive if you ask me. He criticizes Tyler Perry for his art form (turning heavy subjects into comedy while instructing/teaching lessons) and now this. Sit down Spike, or better yet, write a new script. I’d go see yours as well
Before everyone jumps on Spike, I must add that even though Spike may not be seeing the film, it has been reported that he read the first full version of the script. That is what he is basing his opinion on, the script.
I am holding my personal comments about this for now.
Spike do me a favor Make a movie and shut the hell up . I’m so tired of your face ass talking shit about actors and directors .
Chile Spike BROKEAZZ Lee aint’ got no money to make no movie. All he does these days is whine about the money others are making from their movies. He needs to get up off that lazy dwarf bent over azz and go somewhere with his bullsh*t. Always hatin’ on somebody. And NOW he aint’ NEVER gonna make another movie cause nobody in hollywood will loan him a dime.And I KNOW they aint’ lettin’ him on their movie sets. I guess he’s mad because finally a movie’s been made where a BLACK MAN is fighting for the loxe of a BLACK WOMAN. Maybe more people would have watched his later movies if he’d stop all that jungle fever sh*t. Niccah!…all the movies made including your own has n*gga in em. Why didn’t you complain about "Red Tails"? Oh, I forgot…Black Man White Woman. Why didn’t he complain about the "PJ’s"? Now that’s some triflin’ sh*t. Ghetto family with roaches and azz cracks and holey draws and sh*t!! I HATE that show. As Sam Jackson would say "N*gga SHUT THE F*CK UP!"
I didn’t mean all the movies made, just most of his. I guess crackhead Gator didn’t use n*gga huh? And Halle didn’t ask "Niccah you got 20$?!!". Go suck with your Tavis Smiley, Corney West and Allen West haters.
Wow, just listen to yourself. It’s not like Spike Lee was the only one to be against this film. It kills me how you all get mad because someone goes against the grain. They made a spoof movie about slavery, and you feel it’s just. Racism isn’t even being recognized now, it’s now some "card" we use. It’s as if what our ancestors endured didn’t even exist. This movie wasn’t made for African Americans, it was made to ease the hearts of Caucasians so they will be willing to go pull movie out to see this movie. If it had been a serious movie, you think it would’ve made $50 million. Stop it. This is an uncomfortable subject and the only way mass Caucasians are willing to go see it, is if it’s made in a lighthearted manner. The first statement you wrote was about what kind of money Spike Lee has, but yet LOOK at this man’s accomplishments. You know why he has to fiance he’s own movies b/c Hollywood don’t want to see an deep African American movie unless it’s something that has sellout Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey backing it. You are one of the many problems in the African American community, think in such a small enclosed box. All you know is the word "hating" but unfortunately have no clue what it is. Spike Lee speaks the truth.
See, this is the main reason I have my right to dislike this man. He, like Tavis Smiley were once doing the most. Tavis especially was an exhillarating rising star. Could easily have been a successful polition to fight for our dwindling rights. But because Obama couldn’t drop evrything to attend one of his "agenda’s" he became a bitter man. You’d have thought only Black folk voted Obama in. And I pray that you go on YouTube and watch the Black agenda he would have had the POTUS attend. It’s called "We Count" 2010.Mind the potus had only been in office 1 year. You’ll also get to see the rabid buffoonery of Corney West who was angry that POTUS didn’t give him enough White House ball tix for his crew. Surprisingly, the most positive force that shut that POTUS hate down was Farrakkan. This is a must see. As far as Spike’s previously beloved across the board movies/not activism…$$$$making skills, he singlehandedly is destroying that. Tarantino hired 3+ top respected sane Back actors, Sam Jackson being the top grossing actor in Hollywood. And if THEY didn’t find anything wrong with it along with suspect azz Eric Dyson, then why should I? And I KNOWmy Black history. Matter of fact I heard some of my slave anscestors laughing and swore when Jamie started f*cking them white folks up I heard one of em’ say "GWONE N*GGA! F*CK DEY WHITE AZZEZ UP!"
And HOW IN HELL IS OPRAH AND TYLER PERRY SELLOUTS!!! Tyler alone has kept Black actors and actresses of stature working ever since he began. All of his movies aren’t Madea and the only Madea movie I didn’t like was last all white bomb. And don’t let Oprah’s audiences fool you. How can you ignore all the Black people she helps with those white $$, in and out of this country? Who has Spike got off his soap box and helped. I don’t see proffessor preceding his name cause if he can’t make movies he COULD teach youth HOW to make them.
I didn’t call Oprah a sellout. I stated sellout Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. I didn’t say sellouts Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Singular not plural. But I see how you can get that misconstrued, and that’s my fault. Tyler is a sellout because he promotes buffoonery at the expense of our race. But again, you wouldn’t see it that way. You probably are one of the ones who are all for being called a *igga because it’s OUR word now, we just changing it. Just because he is keeping Black actors & actresses in business doesn’t make it right. Shit so are pimps and strip club owners, keeping Blacks working. Tyler Perry is an egotistical man, and because his been supported through buffoonery he doesn’t realize that he drags as a director. I can’t stand to watch his television shows because they are just ridiculous and over the top. People back Oprah just because she has money and power. Again, you all act as if Spike Lee and Tavis Smiley are the only ones to feel ill about this movie. We are NOT at a place where slavery can be taken light hearted and made a joke out of, but ignorance is bliss.
Rat face ass lol
@HeyHeyHey; Who else other than you and those stated feels "ill" about this movie?
Teratino took the same liberties with the movie “inglorious bastards” and u did not see Jewish people or holacoust survivors all up in arms!!! It is not a historic account, it is a western that happens to be set in the time of slavery. Some folks need to chill out and not hate because they did not make the movie themselves!!!!
Erika hit it on the head.
Reggie you should leave it as face ass cause he is talking out his ass. Lol! It’s not even that serious.
I agree I need to see the movie before I respond in kind…
i said the same thing spike just mad cus he didnt think of it he needs to get to work and hope ppl come to see his damn movies . he did the same thing to tyler not this. shut up and sit your lil ugly ass down or go do some damn work
The movie was amazing, Spike Lee on some otha shit just to be noticed, but the movie did great in the box office. Tell spike lee to focus on the knicks games which is the only time you see this nigga. Make a movie worth going to see, and then talk. Shout out the cast of Django and Quentin Tarantino. Great movie and all theatres were packed for every showing. And the Lakers beat the knicks(whom spike lee adores) on Christmas. So double loss for spike, Go Lakers. And didn’t he have somethin to say bout Tyler Perry movies too? Dam Spike, Stop hatin on yo own kind Lame!!!!
Who is his own Kind? lol next
Well, I saw the movie & it was one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time! Spike & Travis "Attention Needed" Smiley always got something to say when it’s NOT their project! If you like Taratino’s films than this is for you; if you don’t … YOU WON’T! Aint nothing like a STRONG LOVING BLACK MAN!!
And White people are very one track when it comes to negroes. Spike and Tavis can say what they want…when they want…just like Quetin Tarentino can call you a bunch of ggers and treat slavery like it was nothing if he wants to. If you wanna pay for that…that’s on you. Boo Be careful about jumping on the front line for folks that damn sure won’t for you. that’s silly… What’s it to another black person that Spike is speaking up for our ancestors? that’s what kills me. JFox, and the Kerri person are not seeing none of the money Leo D. or Quentin are for this foolery. Nothing like seeing a rich slave huh? lol
I’m sure Q T is braggin to "his" friends on how easy it was to take you fools back to the slave trade…lol child next.
Michelle, Off the Topic but Phadea and Apollo are having a baby. Your girl Sandra Rose brfoke the news.
Didn’t Michelle blog that yesterday. You and SandraRose are both LATE .com
Here’s your seat Pam >>> \_
Pam…you on the wrong damn post talking about a pregnancy. This AINT SR…we TRY to stay on topic over here. Gone on back over there with your drama boo…
HAHAHA..SO TRUE..BOOM!!!
haha
I have heard several people say it’s the best damn movie they’ve seen in a really long time. Speaks for itself. Past is the past. Spike ain’t never REALLY marched or fought for anything in his entire life. Whatev! I want to see it!
I saw it yesterday,it was classic QT and I loved it! The movie doesn’t spoof or make light of slavery…it acknowledges that it was horrific and ridiculous. It baffles me that people have so much negativity yet haven’t even seen it. Spike and Tavis should at least see before trying to speak for all us black folk! My only problem is that it was damn near 3 hours long, but it was still a great movie!
Sad AS CAN BE, THEN TO HOOK UP WITH A “HATER” CERTIFIES he is one also!!
Spike did put out two projects this year. Red Hook Summer was such a regression in film making. Still wondering how Nate Parker lent his services. Even the MJ special wasn’t up to par. ABC/Disney gave MJ no promotion and many didn’t know it even aired.
I have heard that the MJ snippets that ABC aired are no where close to the high quality of the final documentary that will be released in a couple of months.
…And "Red Hook Summer" was an embarassing fail. I couldn’t believe he tried to sell us on that crap. He tried to reproduce his way back fame from "Do the Right Thing". Even had Jehovah witnesses and he was the only one recognized walkin’ his old azz roun’ in the same damn outfit sellin’ pizza. He hyped hell outta that sh*t and anyone who paid to see it got ripped the hell off. Done deal dawg, yo’ star has burnt the hell out. I loved hell outta your early work but blunts will blunt the brain for real. Please stop trying to destroy your own legacy. If he grew a beard and a whacked azz Corney West fro and maybe put a fake space between his teef, they could be twins in all kinds of crazy semblance.
Spike Lee really condemn himself for the hatchet job he did on the Malcom X biopic. He didn’t discuss anything based on the essence of who X was. He didn’t go into detail on Malcom X establishing the 1st African Union, his influence over African countries. Orthe true essence of Malcom X speeches. He made X look like a cartoon caricature. So whatever.
Quintan is using the word nigger in this movie, because that was the reality of the time. They didn’t respect black folks, nor considered us human beings, so what do you want him to do, sugarcoat reality. puhleeze, speak the truth. i know my oreality, and those of my ancestors.And let’be real if he really depicted slavery, he would have Django and his wife having sex in front of white men for their entertainment, having them have sex with animals, and their boys if they were "pretty boys" would be their "pets", or "fanning " them, i.e. their sex pets So, be thankful he didn’t put those realities in the film. You want a slave movie based on truth to honor our ancestors , it would really cause hatred.
@Bohawe and Because the guy said that…you now need to repeat what he said. brillant! lol ever think…that’s why he set the garbage in so called "slave" times? But, people are still being called gger as their being killed today…so what is the big deal. right?
Why is he even making movies like this about that period in the country? Why…does he care so much to use that word? what’s in name..boo boo?
No, don’t twist people’s words…no is asking this dude to make movies about our about history..Period.
real, fake. Slavery should be treated for what it was. He would not do this to the Holocust…There’s also alot of things that happen during slavery that still affect us as a group of people today. The fact that you would jump on a blog and not just say well, that black man(Spike) has a right to his opinion. But, some how feel a need to defend people being called gger…being paid or not. is puzzling. but like I said there are still things that still going….I guess until your complete demise…they shall remain.
He did do the same thing with the Holocaust with his film Inglourious Basterds. Tarantino is obsessed with spaghetti westerns, blaxploitation, and ‘grindhouse’ theater which is the overall tone and theme of his most recent works including Kill Bill and Django Unchained.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Couldn’t of said it better myself! Quinton showed a lot of what you don’t hear about slavery and what you don’t see in other movies about slavery. Most of Hollywood and the media have decided what they can stomach and that is what they show us about slavery, nothing more. So unless you REALLY do your research then you don’t know the REAL! Quinton gave us a little more. And I agree if you want a movie that is truthful about what happened to blacks on a DAILY basis during slavery it would make you sick and angry and you wouldn’t be able to sleep. If Spike dislikes what Quinton did so much then how about he give us something revealing the truth. Then you will be honoring our ancestors and not just sweeping what really happened under the rug to make every one else comfortable.
That’s what the African American musuem is for…there are tons of books with accounts…and government records…that are available for public viewing..and The movie "Roots" was also a great depiction of slavery from a black mans prespective. If you don’t know…it’s because you don’t want to. Some how making slaves "bad ass" is sort of how the media has used our image to their advantage…anyway..The bad black man…kills, robs, and rapes. right? There were no "bad ass" slaves. People wanted to survive…cause they saw how their mothers and fathers and the other around them died. Because of the will of those and suffering your azz is even here…trying to act above shhh. please
I can’t. But, I love how this dude is using every black blog in America to push this foolery to you negroes. Guess what, it’s not a "factor" on their blogs. hmmmm. interesting
No Badass Slaves? Look up Harriet Tubman, David Walker (Abolitionist) and Toussaint L’Ouverture.
@JoJo;for REAL though! There’s so much more horrible sh*t that went on with slavery that we probably couldn’t stomach it. The movie "Lincoln" was just made. Little excerpts about fighting was shown and issue is always about southerners fighting for free labor. That underlying truth NOT told or hardly ever insinuated is these mofo’s shed their white blood for free p*ssy. White women had to accept that this was a customary thing. It was unfathomable that many of these bastards eventually fell in love with their black,brown and mulatto concubines. Jefferson to the point of having a second family that eventually was recognized through today’s historical accounts. Thank God that TV and internet wasn’t invented because personal journals were their most ardent pastimes. And in these journals, including their wives, lie the truths of what our ancestors endured.
@Bohwe; while I disagree with Lee’s latest antics, I will always think Malcolm X and Crooklyn were his best movies. Malcolm even more so because before that movie most of us thought Malcolm to be a radical hatemonger (with good reason). But the story Spike told,even though I’d read classic biography of Malcolm X, introduced us to the soul of the man, the loving nature that growth and truth when unveiled allowed him to be, and I will always believe Spikes vision. It made Blacks and whites embrace the man he became but unfortunately didn’t live to exercise his knew found knowledge. Now THAT was truly a Spike Lee Joint.
amen
Great point. Don’t get upset because " nigger" was said so many times. That’s just what was said back then. No need to sugar-coat anything. Oh yea, great movie by the way.
A lot of you who are tossing balloons about how great of movie it was, but has yet provided any particulars on what. was so great about the movie. The movie on so many levels depicted a small fraction of slavery and the rest comedy. I’ve watched countless slavery films and never have I saw black slaves riding on horse with sunglasses on , etc. I know that the movie is fiction and has done well..Cudos to everyone involved. Roots and Rosewood did not box office sales, yet it depict slavery in a more realistic light than Django…. I do believe that had it not been for him making the movie lighter with box office talent , it would not have produced high sales. Always remember that authenticity produce less than fantasy in hollywood. Why do you think a video with half naked girls sales way more than clothed girls. Hmmm.
While it is highly entertaining, even hilarious in some parts, it still manages to give a raw nightmarish portrayal of this era of slavery. It reminds us how shockingly cruel and evil the slave owners were… and that it was such a relatively short time ago.
Spike…Spike…how bout you address Kanye & Jay Z for the Ni**as in Paris title?
How bout you do your part walking around Brooklyn and advising the young brothers that walking around w/ your azz crack hanging is not the bizness.
Talk what you know and not what you think.
See the movie, formulate an opinion and then I’ll respect any statement you got to make.
F the movie…and speak your mind Spike.
So, All young black men wear their pants off their behinds? I beg to deffer. Let’s stop stereotyping our own people. How Bout That. Let’s set better examples as leaders for all our young…and not knock them down for things they may not all be doing. You will come bash the young and black…lol but you betta not say nothing about that white mans movies…LMAO chile stop
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Everyone is focused on the use of the N word in this movie. But I know some do not honestly think that we were addressed by our actual names. Django was an excellent film. My opinion: it did not glorify slavery. It showed the ugly truth behind it. It was a horrible time for our ancestors.
People need to look at the film in other aspects. QT also portrayed southern whites in the movie as being ignorant (or was I the only individual that picked that up). Django and his wife were intelligent and it showed how one man will do anything for the love of his wife. A black man going to the ends of the earth for his love, his wife, his black wife.
This movie was Pre-Civil war so I expected the N word to be used and it was used in the context in regards to that time. Every one who played in the movie did an excellent job. And I’m glad that the role Samuel L Jackson played was in the movie because during that time, you had those slaves who went against their own people for the love of their master. Even today, there are still those types of people.
Spike Lee is entitled to his own opinion, however I think he should have called QT himself and expressed his concerns producer to producer. I’m sure many were upset with Jungle Fever, but that’s another story. You can not satisfy everyone.
Django was a damn good movie and I would see it again. A black man, the hero and the last man standing. And as I said before, southern whites should be in an uproar too if we are discussing people being upset at the film because throughout the entire movie, they were portrayed as idiots.
Spike if you don’t have anything nice to say take a seat any seat and shut the hell up!
Spike …. A never made before movie + Great reviews= MONEY. Everyone has a different style, writing & directing skills… Dont hate cause YOU didnt put it out there! I also dont see where the public as a whole is or has protested! Maybe u should have gone to see the movie Before passing jugdement SPIKEY!!! And as for Tavis… Pa leeze stick to what u do best!! Its not acting, directing or producing movies so who gives a rat’s fart what you think!! #itsreallynotthat serious
First of all Spike has the right to make any kind of movie he wants to make. So does Tyler and so does Quentin Tarantino. Keep your damn mouth shut and make the movies you want to make Spike. You don’t speak for the whole race. You speak for yourself. I like Quentin Tarantino and he makes good movies. The movie looks good I haven’t seen it yet but I will see it. You need to stop hating with your crackhead roach looking self.. Go have a damn seat Spike you and Tavis..
No, If yo think that’s the process then you re sadly mistaken. Spike can’t make any movie he wants and Tyler can’t either. Movies require budgets and distribution….and Negroes are not behind that…so cut the crap. If you in love with this type of foolery…that’s on you.
I’m sure you’ll get white folks take on joking about slavery every year from now on…since it’s such a hit.
Well, I agree with Spike and Tavis. Actually, I’m surprised Reality show reporter Michelle would even write a story on such a serious topic, good for her! Some of you reality show babysitters just dont get it, check QT’s record, he has a history of dropping nigga in all his movies. EVEN WHEN ITS NOT IMPORTANT TO THE STORY. As a writer/director myself, that is a very key point to be made. Spike understands this, and thats where his frustration comes in. Our people, many who left posts here, are extremely ignorant, and wouldn’t
know when they are being insulted if it was the KKK themselves. We as black folks, dont have a clue about whats going on in the real world because we focus on the wrong things. Using myself as an example and trying to gain support from black media on my Troy Davis film has been an up hill battle, to the point where I’ve almost given up…but I will not! When I completed my "Too Much Doubt" documentary 110 people showed up, 90 of those people were white! All black media were invited, including this website, 0 of them showed up! We dont even care about our own issues. Spike has a valid point, and you cannot spoof slavery, and black folks on here saying they loved it…smh. This would never happen in the Jewish community because they wouldnt allow it! QT would never do it, but he knows dumb niggas would not only support it, but also promote it!
1. I encourage you to keep going with your Troy Davis documentary, and don’t give up. I am assuming that your documentary will frame Davis’ death as an injustice.
2. I am highly concerned that you fuss about Tarantino using the n word "even when it’s not important to the story", and yet you turn around and use a derivative of the n word in the last sentence of your post. You need to marinate on the hypocrisy of your post.
Also Garry it could be your delivery that is turning people off. You seem to throw out insults while looking for support…"Actually, I’m surprised Reality show reporter Michelle would even write a story on such a serious topic, good for her!"
You might want to fix the man in the mirror before offering the world such a serious and important story.
It is interesting that you say that Tarantino would not do something like this with the Jewish community. Inglorious Bastards was just that. He took great artistic license with the facts of World War II and the treatment of the Jews. While I agree that we as a community need to support documentaries about the issues related to the black community it is blissfully ignorant to pretend that this movie or its subject is new (its a remake) and #2 that Blacks are ignorant to go see it or ignorant because we support it with our dollars. I was raised by a black woman that made it her business to teach me the history of slavery since my family comes from slavery. Because I know my history I don’t worry about the burden of telling its truth laying on the shoulders of this man or any others (white or black). The entertainment value of this movie is there and if the viewer has a working mind they know this is fiction and may want to research some things they saw in the movie and expand their knowledge on the subject. I am tired of seeing this negative attitude from my people. You have a right to your opinion but I am not ignorant for my opinion or choosing to see a movie. Oh and Michelle is not just a reality show reporter and you need to relax with that on her site. You must have some interest in the things she writes about seeing as you are commenting on her blog. While I am sure you were disappointed by the turnout of black support of your documentary taking shots at everyone over this won’t help your cause.
I don’t follow this bitch…and never will.
So, I don’t care what he has done and is doing. Save it for porch monkeys…that can’t wait to be skeezed. I’ll pass. I want to see Miles Davis movie. and that’s it. But, I’m waiting for the preview.
We have other stories. We been holding on to down to the little numbers we are in now. Check your census. It’s funny folks dying to see this …But won’t support a black super hero or action movie with a actual black woman and man in it. interesting I sure wish someone would ask white folk why that is…lol right
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@Garry Boast – You are a visitor in my "home," so I’ll show you the respect that I’ve given those before you who have also chosen to judge me for MY opinions.
That being said… your opinion is your opinion but your comment would have been taken a bit more seriously had you actually made your point without criticism.
Spike Lee may not approve of the flick, but I don’t see him calling Jamie Foxx a "dumb nigga" for taking the role!
Clearly there are better ways to make a point without insulting those who don’t agree.
Also… while I assume I should be honored that you thought of inviting me to your screening to utilize my influence & gain a broader audience for your documentary, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that I’ve worked just as hard to build my "reality show reporter" following, as you have on your film.
I’ve worked hard as hell… pounded the pavement… met with google & corporate sponsors… and rarely slept for the past 5 years… all in order to build my brand and my credibility.
Unlike you though, i’ve chosen to resist insulting those who may not be privy to what all i actually do everyday, and offer support instead, in the form of an encouraging word for you and your endeavors…
NEVER give up on your dream!
When people look down on you and attempt to minimize your accomplishments, remember that God is in control and it is HE who orders your steps. Keep moving in the direction that he guides you and have faith that your dreams will one day become a reality.
xxoo
Now that was an intelligent, uplifting read. Hard work pays off. The moral of this story is, never judge a man or woman until you’ve walked a mile in their moccins ~Old Indian Proverb
moccasins
Yeah Gary BEAST!Have somaNAT…niccah.
@Gary Boast, Amen… People are either slow or ignorant. Their not getting it at all.
We want Roots back, you know the movie based on a fairytale. The movie that blacks could tolerate.Show the truth,maybe if these black folks out here acting stupid, would see what their ancestors went through, they would stop being so stupid and have some pride. and black me would stop acting like they need to be cuddled like a baby. we are the oonly race, where our men take pride in being the one not taking on male responsiblities and living off women.
Spike Lee needs to do what he does BEST (as of lately) which is to have a SEAT, courtside of course, at a NY KNICKS game!
Django Unchained is just a MOVIE, the actual plot is a LOVE STORY, it just happens to take place during a time period when slavery was around. If Spike wants to condemn the way Blacks are portrayed in the media, how about he speak out against VH1′s BBW, L&HHA, & Shawty Lo’s future SH!T SHOW comin to Oxygen! I understand Spike is a LEGEND & I respect his work & love his FILMS but Quentin Tarantino has been making films like this for 20 yrs!
@Tori, I totally agree. Shawty Lo’s future show Baby Mamma on Ixygen is one that needs to be protested. It portrays us black females as uneducated fools who will do anything for a man. Now Spike and others need to come together on that one. Lets see how many of them be in an uoroar about that foolishness. I was very upset when I saw that film. A horrible portrayal of black single mothers.
Guess he’ll be makin’ his movies on a flip camera now and will be lucky to get them on Youtube. His actors will definiteky be unknowns cause everybody BEEN tired of his sh*t.He’s pretty much black listed himself. Tyler went light on this flea cause he knows he’s jealous, but Tanrantino is comin’ at his azz HARD! AND givin’ him "Mo Better Blues". Jamie is mad but bitin’ his lip so he won’t flip on him. But all them blunts done stunt his brain.
The reality is, must of my support comes from white people who cares about humanity for all people. I didnt see you ATLien, or any other representation of our community there. I referred to as such because that is your base, reality television. I didnrt mean to minimize it. I would like to point out that I complimented you for doing this story. My frustration comes from not seeing our people represented when a black man may have been unjustly executed. I didnt mean to offend anyone.
No you probably kiss white people ass thinking they will fund your endeavors while hurling out insults to blacks. I definately won’t be supporting anything with your name attached.
Gary, I’ve followed the Troy Anthony Davis story. I remember the night it happened . The whole thing was a tragedy for both families. Where can your film be seen?
Some of them did fund it, and whats your point? You cant come with nothing deeper than that? Laughable.
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@garry i support you cause 100%. I understood your earlier comment as well and i agree with you, I don’t see how some ppl pick and choose sentences out of comment to respond without addressing the topic of the comment. Where can i view this film is it on youtube?
I didnt find it disrespectful at all as it made very clear how ignorant whites were and how terribly black people were treated in this country just because of the color of their skin. It is an entertaining film not a documentary. Spike Lee must forget about his films She Hate Me and Girl 6 HUH SPIKE!!! I’m going to see Django again and will take someone with me
I TOO am going to see it again. Thanks Spike! You really made Tarantino a bundle on this one. Also I’m seeing it again cause it’s a hella good movie. Just like all Tarantino films. Also want to ee Tyler’s "The Counselor". Don’t even care that whoredashian’s in it.
I’m starting to think they’re made because they didn’t have the idea.
I thought it was a pretty good movie. My question is when did Spike Lee become able to criticize someone about a lack of realism? In my HBCU days I don’t ever recall breaking out into song&dance.
Hurrah for Tarantino! He has everyone everyone fussin’ over his flick. There’s nothing like notoriety to keep the chickens clucking. While all of you are disputing this movie which some of you have and haven’t seen. You fail to see the bigger picture which is slavery was never abolished. It’s been expanded. We are modern slaves to infinite systems; the American Dream, IRS, Criminal Justice System, Family Court, jobs, debt, entertainment, ignorance, our own vices, etc. These are the issues that should be argued and fought.
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