Spring Break
Lee Discusses Politics, College Experience
Valerie Calderon
Issue date: 3/28/08 Section: Focus
Lee went on to say that this is the time, in college to find out what it is that you love. He also mentioned that he couldn't have gotten where he is now without his family.
"It's also important to cut the dead and negative people off around you," Lee said. His advice seemed especially relevant for college students.
He finished the lecture by discussing the way the media, including hip-hop music, has its values upside down.
"I hear Flava Flav has a new show now, how does that happen?" Lee joked.
He plugged a film he has coming out Oct. 10 about black soldiers that fought in World War II. The movie, which was filmed in Italy, is about the 92nd division of Buffalo soldiers.
Lee's lecture included advice not only for college students, but he also spoke about his own political ideas and views, which are so predominant in his films.
"I like how he brought new ideas forth," said Jed Mariner, a 2nd-semester exploratory major.
"I thought he was inspirational," said Monica Daniels, a 4th- semester psychology major. "I especially liked how he talked about giving back to the community."
The lecture was concluded by a brief question-and-answer session that was opened up to audience members.
Lee is currently a film teacher at NYU. Besides teaching the filmmakers of tomorrow, his role in the media has been vast - writing, directing, and producing films as well as founding his own production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks.
Notable films directed by Lee include, "Malcolm X," "Jungle Fever," "25th Hour," "The Original Kings of Comedy," "Summer of Sam," "Get on the Bus" and "Do the Right Thing."
Contact Valerie Calderon at Valerie.Calderon@UConn.edu.
"It's also important to cut the dead and negative people off around you," Lee said. His advice seemed especially relevant for college students.
He finished the lecture by discussing the way the media, including hip-hop music, has its values upside down.
"I hear Flava Flav has a new show now, how does that happen?" Lee joked.
He plugged a film he has coming out Oct. 10 about black soldiers that fought in World War II. The movie, which was filmed in Italy, is about the 92nd division of Buffalo soldiers.
Lee's lecture included advice not only for college students, but he also spoke about his own political ideas and views, which are so predominant in his films.
"I like how he brought new ideas forth," said Jed Mariner, a 2nd-semester exploratory major.
"I thought he was inspirational," said Monica Daniels, a 4th- semester psychology major. "I especially liked how he talked about giving back to the community."
The lecture was concluded by a brief question-and-answer session that was opened up to audience members.
Lee is currently a film teacher at NYU. Besides teaching the filmmakers of tomorrow, his role in the media has been vast - writing, directing, and producing films as well as founding his own production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks.
Notable films directed by Lee include, "Malcolm X," "Jungle Fever," "25th Hour," "The Original Kings of Comedy," "Summer of Sam," "Get on the Bus" and "Do the Right Thing."
Contact Valerie Calderon at Valerie.Calderon@UConn.edu.
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