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Spike Lee on Malcolm X’s Family Suing the FBI, CIA and NYPD Over His Assassination: ‘They’re Guilty — I Showed That in My Film’
Spike Lee discussed serving as jury president at the Red Sea Film Festival and the role of the FBI, CIA and NYPD in the assassination of Malcolm X.
Spike Lee began his interview with Variety at the Red Sea Film Festival — where he’s serving as jury president — in a jocular mood, talking about soccer and his love for the U.K. On Nov. 18, Lee posted on Instagram to mark the film’s 32nd anniversary: “I suggest you might want to watch this joint epic again, especially after the daughters of Malcolm X have sued the CIA, FBI and NYPD for $100 million for involvement with the assassination of their father.” Asked about his next projects after finishing “Highest 2 Lowest,” his reinterpretation of Japanese director Kurosawa’s 1963 crime drama “High and Low,” Lee refrains from revealing any details.
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