Spike Lee Unfiltered: Malcolm X, Denzel Washington & The Legacy of a Culture Shifter
Podcast: BET TalksPublished On: Mon Aug 18 2025
Description: 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 Lee00:51 – The Untold, Crazy Story Behind Malcolm X05:20 – Spilling the Tea on Spike’s Upcoming Film Highest 2 Lowest07:43 – Inside the Magic: Working With Denzel Washington08:31 – Why Great Athletes Crave Great Coaching12:41 – 24 Films In… and Still Chasing Joy15:01 – Courtside Life as the Knicks’ #1 Fan16:01 – Inside The Brooklyn Museum’s Spike Lee Experience17:54 – What Family Means to Spike Lee18:37 – Carrying the Torch: A 3rd Generation Morehouse Man20:10 – Sitting Down With Farrakhan21:51 – Closing Thoughts & Outro Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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