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What was Spike Lee warning Hollywood about when he released Bamboozled?

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For Spike Lee, the biggest question isn’t “What is Black?” but “Who gets to decide?” He pushes back on stereotypes, questions who controls the culture, and argues that better representation starts with giving more Black creators a seat at the table.

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