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Rhiannon12866

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Fri Aug 17, 2018, 11:56 PM Aug 2018

The Daily Show: Spike Lee - "BlacKkKlansman" and Fighting the Rise of Racism in the Trump Era



Director Spike Lee discusses the modern-day relevance of "BlacKkKlansman," his film based on the true story of a black police officer who infiltrated the KKK in the 1970s.




CBS News: The man who inspired "BlacKkKlansman"



Spike Lee's latest film tells the story of a black detective who infiltrated the KKK. The movie, called "BlacKkKlansman," is based on the life of Ron Stallworth, who was the first black detective in Colorado Springs. Stallworth joined CBSN to talk about his story and what it's like to see it come to life in the new film.


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The Daily Show: Spike Lee - "BlacKkKlansman" and Fighting the Rise of Racism in the Trump Era (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 OP
Great movie in the inimitable Spike Lee style. Denzel's son excellently acts the lead. A must-see. ancianita Aug 2018 #1
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