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Spike Lee was known for his love of jazz music and innovative use of modern music during his career

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Raised byAndre

Spike Lee

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  • Strongly explored
    Do The Right Thing

    · raised by Andre

    "You point out Bill Lee, Terence Blanchard and the use of contemporary tracks as a signature Spike choice here."

    Cross-refMo' Better BluesDo the Right Thing
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    Malcolm X

    · raised by Andre

    "You situate MX inside the tradition of Spike mixing jazz, gospel and modern sounds for emotional charge."

    Cross-refMo' Better BluesDo the Right Thing
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    Bamboozled

    · raised by Andre

    "You fold this into discussion about how he uses music to underpin satire and outrage here."

    Cross-refMo' Better BluesDo the Right Thing
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    BlacKkKlansman

    · raised by Andre

    "You directly link this film back to Spike’s long-standing relationship with Terrence Blanchard and Black music."

    Cross-refMo' Better BluesBird