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Man, I don't even know what to say right now. When he started talking about Jackie Robinson I felt every single word that Spike was saying. If y'all ever get a chance to watch the movie 42 you need to. It's not a perfect Jackie Robinson movie but it's the best one that we've got right now and Chadwick Boseman did a great job. Another thing that I wanted to say is as a white man I will never ever be able to understand what African Americans go through/have gone through in this country/world. At the same time, I recognize the enormous responsibility that I have to make sure I raise my kids to respect and love everyone no matter what they look like. I can only hope for other white parents to do the same. In closing, I just wanna say that the only thing more legendary than Spike Lee is his powerful smile.

Vanity fair is just unleashing a barrage of proust questionnaire videos on us... and I like it

He's always been so cool and open. A man to be admired.

Most powerful, underrated filmmaker of all time? This man right here. Spike Lee, you are an inspiration.

Dang man, the segment about Jackie Robinson.... Powerful.

i love how he’s unapologetic about not wanting to answer some questions. it takes confidence

So apparently Spike Lee is going to live until he's a hundred and fifty years old waiting for the Knicks to win the championship before he passes.

The Jackie Robinson segment was beautiful. Thanks to Spike for sharing

When Spike talks about Jackie, he is bringing tears to my eyes, too. Powerful.

'they know it's a lie, I know it's a lie; just tell the truth.' Yup.

Protect Spike Lee at all costs

I love this guy so much; his honesty, his insight outlook, fearlessness. The list goes on and on. If I could just hang out and conversate with him. God bless 💝

So many people would love to sing, it’s a lovely thing to have an instrument within you.

Never thought I’d see Spike Lee cry until now. Powerful

whoa, that jackie robinson biopic would've been amazing. He has so much passion for the subject matter.

Why every time I look at Spike Lee's eyes is like he's about to go to sleep for a long time and never wanna wake up

Spike Lee needs to make that Jackie Robinson film even if he has to rewrite the script . Do the right thing and just do it ... next year is the 50th anniversary of his death . Doesn't it matter if Denzel Washington is too old because there are plenty of talented people out there who actually look more like the legend . Would be a wonderful gift for Mrs. Robinson while she's still alive .

a very passionate man he is, love him

I love "pigeon-toed" Spike Lee. One of my FAVORite filmmakers. School Daze changed my life!

love that response to the question "is NYC dead?" I'm not a New Yorker and I can tell you, REAL New Yorkers don't care.

Questions aside, I know this much about Spike Lee for sure. - He has the greatest laugh! I start laughing every time I hear him laugh. It's a gift. 💞😇💞

Just when I thought interviews were getting monotonous Vanity Fair does this segment. Love it

I love that vanity fair still does this Reminds me of Hitch every time I see it, for some reason.

Years ago I was working for a music manager and film producer. On this occasion, the music manager was escorting one of his clients to the Grammys. However, he had bad news that he had to tell Spike which was that the UK artist wasn't willing to use his music in a Spike Lee joint (or a Pepsi commercial or anything else). So everyone went to the awards show and I was left alone in an office to let Spike down gently. He was truly disappointed (and yes, he said, "Baby, baby, baby please!" but completely authentic and cool about it.

my expectations for Spike Lee are always high and the reflections were way beyond anything i could have hoped to see. Akira Kurosawa and Jackie Robinson - i really want to see THAT movie and thankfully he didn't make the commercial that the powers that be had in mind.

This is so inspiring I love Spike Lee he has interesting view points. Thank you for this.

Made me cry. I agree with Spike on everything here. Especially Agent Orange. His handling of this pandemic was, in hindsight, dangerous to everyone in the front lines of it.

I'm loving this new series.

I LOVE Spike Lee so much!😭❤️🙌🏽

Mr Lee is a legend🇿🇦🐐🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

Wow, I loved this interview 💛💜

I love you Spike! You are an inspiration. Your voice added an interesting perspective with your films. It was a gift to all of us.

I admire that he's so clear about who he is that he'll not answer questions. I'd be eager to please and answer them all, also cause I wanted to get an A on the test. The cool to say no.... very cool.

A great man always honest and sensitive.

So powerful and thoughtful. I love Spike’s openness and love for our people. Always will.

The fact that Lee teared up while discussing Jackie Robinson did reveal his character, but maybe not in the empathetic and cool way he thinks. Robinson was paid very well to go out and play a game. He had a support system and he endured some malicious bigoted people on the way to making his fortune. Sadly, he died too young to enjoy the fruits of his "labor." But you know who had a hard time in front of Mccarthy's "Un-American committee" and who was betrayed by Mr Jackie? It was my hero: Paul Robeson. He died young too. His son believes he was poisoned by the CIA among other injustices (passport taken, whitelisted, impoverished, disenfranchised, abandoned...), it was the last insult to a man of enormous talent, intellect, humanity and a tremendous athlete who didn't ever become anyone's performing simian.

I really like this guy. I admire him tremendously. A brilliant film 🎥maker.

Spike’s prolly happy for Randles this season

Man, Spike seems so passionate about the Jackie Robinson project. I hope he doesn't give up and makes something out of it still, whether it's a documentary, series, or something else great! You can still do it Spike!

I hope Spike Lee one day direct a Prince biopic.

I was born in 1972. While Casablanca is my favorite movie, 25th Hour is my favorite movie made during my lifetime. It's not too late to make the Jackie Robinson movie, Spike. Albeit with a lead other than Denzel. Quality transparency here. Cheers, mate.

Love, Light & Peace

Thank you Spike for your vulnerability, and your candor as always. I might just have to go watch Do The Right Thing again. I’m sporting my radio raheem tee today, and feeling the power of love over hate is strong xx peace ☮️

Perfect he is LEGEND

All good answers

That Throne of Blood sweater 🔥

Happy Birthday Spike!!!

Love Spike movies♥

Spike is not going to Sugar Coat ANYTHING. Either you love him or you hate him. Great Interview overall, keep’em rolling VF ♥️

the jackie robinson part was powerful

i looove this

Thank you, Mr. Spike Lee. 💙🧡💙🧡💙

Yes Spike! Life long fan!

The GOAT!

He is so New York

love the t-shirt spike ! Toshiro Mifune forever !

Love you Spike

The Legend ! 🏆 Should’ve been had a Oscar.

Never give up on those Knickerbockers Spike ! #42..

What a legend

Favorite director, I used to not like fiction when I was younger though.

Rapid fire questions: On what occasion do you lie? Mmmmmmmm.....

whole heartedly one of the most intelligent black men ever

I love him

Sheesh... Spike could still get it!!!!

9:48 LOOOOLLLLL got 'em

Chadwick 💜

the 4 words on his hat is the name of the japanese film version of the macbeth.

It’s still hope for that movie 🤍✨

Tishiro Mifune, Throne of Blood, nice!

Happy birthday, SL.

2:08 Same.

what about the Joe Louis Max Schmeling movie!!

I sure miss Bernie Mac this world don't have good humour like him.

Wil we ever see another Mars Blackmon appearance, Spike? 😮😮

his greatest regret was not casting scarlet johansson as a black woman in his films 🤣🤣🤣

Deeps, not words

Spike!!!

I can see how denzel washington would fit the jackie robinson portrayal

"My entire filmography."

Oh no he’s crying 😭😭😭🥺

Yes, the poignant Proustain questions prosed to prolific filmmaker & director Spike Lee did indeed reveal elements of his true nature. However, Spike left it up to the audience to decide the question, those who watch. The question of whether or not they reveled his true nature unto himself is unlikely, as it would appear he is in full alignment with his true nature, living in complete truth, authenticity, and integrity. Goddess Bless Spike. Thank you for recognizing & honoring Herstory. xo

4:08 when I heard the question, I said I'd say "Malcolm X" for this..and he said the same 🙌💯 and I'm not even black, X=❤️

His outfit is so great. I canNOT

All I know is the men who lead the Knicks to their next NBA championship will automatically be elevated to rock star status for life in NYC.

'Being a filmmaker'

Condolences and Sorry is different. A condolence is me feeling bad for you. A Sorry is admitting that I performed an action that warrants a Sorry

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sweet

Wow... wow, wow, wow.

somebody tell him to turn the 2k15,2k16,2k17 servers on plz💯

Yo Spike what do you think about Joe in the Ho???

Bernie Mac's video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SG1wgRMrmys.html I haven't laughed that hard in a while

Not watching Django should have been on the list.

Bernie Mac!

Agent Orange. Haha

He has become a cute old man. LOL.

My concern with black men is that they want they’re own films. However. I believe that it’s better if they appear on the white film as like Extras.

I ALWAYS thought his actual name was Spike. Took me forever too look it up, that his real name is Shelton. Wierd he would choose to ditch it and use a name like Spike. Thanx for the interview though.