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Raised byBrent

Spike Lee

4 episodes touching this theme
  • Strongly explored
    Do The Right Thing

    · raised by Brent

    "You talk about “Fight the Power” not just as a licensed song but something Spike built directly into the film’s DNA."

    Cross-refScarfaceThe Godfather
  • Not explored
    Malcolm X

    · raised by Brent

    "You don’t tie MX to Public Enemy specifically – the musical identity is more big-band, jazz and spiritual."

    Cross-refScarfaceLittle Caesar
  • Not explored
    Bamboozled

    · raised by Brent

    "You focus on the in-film performances and satirical songs more than any specific Public Enemy track."

    Cross-refScarfaceThe Godfather
  • Not explored
    BlacKkKlansman

    · raised by Brent

    "You don’t tie this particular film to Public Enemy – the musical palette sits elsewhere in Black music history."

    Cross-refScarfaceThe Godfather