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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Two film strips with posters from “Princess Mononoke” and “The Farewell” are side-by-side.

‘The value of collective action’: diversity in Northwestern’s film curriculum

January 22, 2023

Communication freshman Verónica Silvosa said she knew about the “white guy in film” stereotypes through memes — but at Northwestern, she sees the trope in full form.  “They're real, and they're...

John David Washington stars as Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.”

Spike Lee infiltrates patriotic epics with a bold, unapologetic approach

February 13, 2019

“BlacKkKlansman” begins with a coup de grâce. We hear a staccato drum cadence over the opening credits, the sort that invokes “Apollo 13”; “Forrest Gump”; the entirety of Michael Bay’s...

Balk: Do the right thing, whatever that means

Balk: Do the right thing, whatever that means

March 4, 2016

Spike Lee was at Northwestern on Wednesday and spoke after a screening of his newest film, “Chi-Raq.” I missed the talk, which was disappointing. I would have loved to listen to Lee, if for no...

Director Spike Lee discusses his latest film, “Chi-Raq,” at Cahn Auditorium. Lee’s talk sparked polarized responses from the audience.

Spike Lee stirs opinions, emotions at ‘Chi-Raq’ screening and discussion

March 3, 2016

A discussion with film director Spike Lee sparked conversation about the satire in his latest film, “Chi-Raq,” and incited controversy among the sold-out crowd in Cahn Auditorium on Wednesday night. The...

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Filmmaker Spike Lee to speak on campus, discuss “Chi-Raq” after screening

February 14, 2016

Filmmaker Spike Lee will speak on campus next month after a screening of his film, “Chi-Raq.” Lee, whose other films include “Do the Right Thing” and “Malcolm X,” will lead a discussion...

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