Asked by Kanishk Tatiya on Sep 28, 2024

Who emerged as perhaps the most prominent black filmmaker of the late 1980s and 1990s with his films Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X?

A) John Singleton
B) Spike Lee
C) Mario Van Peebles
D) Robert L.Johnson

Black Filmmaker

A term referring to film directors, producers, and writers who are of African descent, often emphasizing narratives, experiences, and perspectives unique to the African American or wider African diaspora community.

Spike Lee

An American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor known for his films that deal with controversial social and political issues.

Do The Right Thing

A film directed by Spike Lee in 1989 that explores racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the year.

  • Understand the role of African American individuals in shaping literature, art, and entertainment.