Spike Lee’s cutting satire focuses on the creation of a modern day minstrel show, conceived by TV executive Pierre Lacroix (Damon Wayans), who becomes tired of producing clichéd shows. He decides to pitch the minstrel show, in the hope that he gets fired and gains severance pay. Instead, the show is a massive hit, with two black actors performing in blackface to a predominately white audience. Lacroix now has to deal with the consequences of a divisive show as his world slowly crumbles around him.
This screening is part of Spike is 60, a series of films and events taking place throughout the year to celebrate the director’s 60th birthday. This project is supported by Film Hub North West Central, proud to be a member of the BFI Film Audience Network.