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June 18, 2025 28 mins

This episode of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST examines Spike Lee's careerlong critique of the media in all its forms. Host Cameron Beyl breaks down three Lee films — DO THE RIGHT THING, MALCOLM X, and INSIDE MAN — in pursuit of a deeper understanding of how local radio, print & still journalism, and videotape shape our communities' perceptions and prejudices.

 

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Presented by FilmFrontier Studios, THE DIRECTOR SERIES PODCAST is a video podcast hosted by filmmaker Cameron Beyl that explores the craft and careers of influential filmmakers. Cited by Indiewire as a "significant contribution to the discipline", THE DIRECTORS SERIES has been mentioned in industry-leading media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's A-Frame magazine, Vice Creators Project, and Slate.  

 

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