Black Militants Blast Spike Lee For Not Blaming "The Man" in Chiraq

"I’d like to see more Black militants be as brave as Mercutio Southall Jr. who was assaulted at a Donald Trump rally."
Good point. Somewhat disappointed it will not be in more theaters though.

 

I definitely ride with Spike because he has been consistently telling our stories. He still is accomplishing that even now. The militant dude I am almost positive would not blink an eye on the subject of the black LGBT community. Especially, concerning the harassment and rejections that we receive from our own families and communities.

 

I'm tired of people blaming everyone else for their issues while underutilizing their own personal power. I agree that movies can help shed light on social issues, influence perceptions, and spark healthy discussions. But at the end of the day, movies are intended to entertain!! The onus shouldn't be on the entertainment industry to exact social change. The black militants should redirect their energy and mobilize against entities and processes that can actually make a difference.

 

Is it not expected for wider release in a few weeks? Typically, we get films released here n 2 wks later they're national. Im gonna check it out tomoro on my day off.

 

here's my thing my city Chicago has been fucked up for a long time and facts are facts, what i can't stand is how black people our people, my people, continue to blame the white men for every single thing like seriously, yes white men are the reason for a lot of the issues we face today however, we need to take responsibility for the shit we keep doing to ourselves, supporting rap music that continues to degrade us, promote killing and drug dealing and usage, etc. black on black crime (i know black lives matter hates this term) but again facts are fucking facts! i apologize for getting so pissed but i live in Chicago and i hate how numb we've become to the violence, i don't see nobody protesting when we kill each other but are quick to join forces when others do it to us, neither acts of killings are right but you see my point? also yes there are many groups in my city that are doing their best to end the violence and i am so proud of them because they aren't depending on the governor, government, or corrupt fuck ass mayor to help us. my thing with Spike is that i feel that he should have done more after the film was done like stay here for a while i am sure he could afford a hotel downtown and have discussion with various community members and leaders on the south side seriously. i'll remind myself to come back and comment my thoughts once i see Chi-Raq, i fucking hate that name I am from Chicago aka Chi-Town not Chi-Raq!

 

Chi-Town in da house!! Let us know your perspective on the movie.

 

The Black Lives Matter movement is different from black on black violence. It is like comparing apples to potatoes. There is a expected care of duty with the police. Another person on the street does not owe you anything. I do agree that we as a community need to do some self examination because we cannot expect others to value us if we do not.

 

I just realized that I was reading the post that I never watched that clip. See, with most people it would have been the other away around. I read these long articles. But, that was fire from Spike on the subject of Quentin's film. I love that and it reinforced some my principles that I had neglected trying to blend in with society. Damn, that was good!

 

Hollywood heavyweight Spike Lee says that he will boycott this year's Oscar awards because of a continued lack of racial diversity in the list of nominees.