Bound to be studied in film school and the subject of much political debate, I loved the movie as a rollicking suspense story, as well as a politicized history lesson. Surprisingly, a white audience completely filled the theater on an early Sunday afternoon. We laughed, cried and sat on the edge of our seats, unsure of what was to come, as Spike Lee – in typical fashion – messed with our heads.
I must admit that I also loved the nod to my alma mater, The Colorado College.
Ron Stillman, the black cop, attends a rally organized by the CC Black Student Union and falls for a fictionalized version of the student president of the group.
The film is not for everyone, but if you’re interested in expanding your views – one way or the other – on the current debate on race in this country, you need to see it, in order to be part of the conversation.
August 13, 2018
