UNCUT | Spike Lee Says Stop Watching Movies on Your Phone

About this episode

Spike Lee joins Kareem Rahma for a candid discussion about film, art, and his experiences in New York City.

Director, producer, and cultural icon Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Highest to Lowest) boards the New York City subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered 15-minute conversation about movies, art, legacy, and the city that shaped him. From fatherhood and fashion to why he still believes film matters, Spike keeps it honest, sharp, and full of perspective… the way only he can. Produced on the New York City subway. Host: Kareem Rahma Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler Christie Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Camera: Anthony DiMieri & Thomas Kasem & Tian Sippel Interstitial Footage: Jake Lazovick Mixer: Dale Eisinger Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kareem Rahma

Guest: Spike Lee

Topics covered

• movies
• art
• legacy
• fatherhood
• fashion
• New York City

Keywords

• Spike Lee
• movies
• New York City
• art
• legacy
• fatherhood
• fashion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Do the Right Thing, Highest to Lowest

Places: New York City

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