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Spike Lee Unfiltered: Malcolm X, Denzel Washington & The Legacy of a Culture Shifter

Spike Lee Unfiltered: Malcolm X, Denzel Washington & The Legacy of a Culture Shifter

Update: 2025-08-18
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Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee pulls up for a raw, unfiltered conversation that’s equal parts history lesson and masterclass in culture. From breaking down the wild behind-the-scenes hustle to fund Malcolm X, to dropping gems about collaborating with heavyweights like Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, Spike doesn’t hold back. He also opens up about his passion for the Knicks, his Brooklyn Museum exhibit, and why family and legacy continue to fuel his creative fire.

  • 00:00 – Kicking It Off: Intro to Spike Lee
  • 00:51 – The Untold, Crazy Story Behind Malcolm X
  • 05:20 – Spilling the Tea on Spike’s Upcoming Film Highest 2 Lowest
  • 07:43 – Inside the Magic: Working With Denzel Washington
  • 08:31 – Why Great Athletes Crave Great Coaching
  • 12:41 – 24 Films In… and Still Chasing Joy
  • 15:01 – Courtside Life as the Knicks’ #1 Fan
  • 16:01 – Inside The Brooklyn Museum’s Spike Lee Experience
  • 17:54 – What Family Means to Spike Lee
  • 18:37 – Carrying the Torch: A 3rd Generation Morehouse Man
  • 20:10 – Sitting Down With Farrakhan
  • 21:51 – Closing Thoughts & Outro

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Spike Lee Unfiltered: Malcolm X, Denzel Washington & The Legacy of a Culture Shifter

Spike Lee Unfiltered: Malcolm X, Denzel Washington & The Legacy of a Culture Shifter

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