One of Spike Lee’s most daring films is a satirical comedy about a dissatisfied, Harvard-educated TV executive (Damon Wayans) who tries to get fired by programming an old-fashioned minstrel show, only to find that his creation is an unexpected and unwanted smash. The supporting cast includes legendary dancer-choreographer Savion Glover in a rare film appearance.

DIRECTOR: Spike Lee. WRITTEN BY: Spike Lee. CAST: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Tommy Davidson. 2000. 135 min. USA. Color. English. 35mm.

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