Spike Lee Answers Personality Revealing Questions | Proust Questionnaire

Spike Lee Answers Personality Revealing Questions | Proust Questionnaire | Vanity Fair

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Spike Lee answers Vanity Fair's Proust Questionnaire and then reflects on his answers. Through its origins as a parlor game made popular by Marcel Proust, the 35 questions are designed to reveal the nature of Spike's true personality. Who are his favorite writers? What is his greatest extravagance? What is the trait he most deplores in himself?
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@gardensofthegods 3 жыл бұрын

Spike Lee NEEDS to make that Jackie Robinson Film ; 50th anniversary of his death is next year ; and while Mrs . Robinson is still alive ... even if he must write a whole new script , Spike Lee can do it . Nobody else can bestow upon Jackie Robinson's story justice , glory , and dignity the way Spike Lee will . It doesn't matter if Denzel Washington is too old ; find a great talent who actually looks more like Jackie Robinson . Do the right thing and just do it .

@NickTemperistic 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I don't even know what to say right now. When he started talking about Jackie Robinson I felt every single word that Spike was saying. If y'all ever get a chance to watch the movie 42 you need to. It's not a perfect Jackie Robinson movie but it's the best one that we've got right now and Chadwick Boseman did a great job. Another thing that I wanted to say is as a white man I will never ever be able to understand what African Americans go through/have gone through in this country/world. At the same time, I recognize the enormous responsibility that I have to make sure I raise my kids to respect and love everyone no matter what they look like. I can only hope for other white parents to do the same. In closing, I just wanna say that the only thing more legendary than Spike Lee is his powerful smile.

@kellyjones2977 3 жыл бұрын

You dont know what it's like to be like alot of people racist

@NickTemperistic 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyjones2977 huh?

@aiyandi_ 3 жыл бұрын

completely

@derriekt6584 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@mcplainview8376 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyjones2977 What?

@coopercarr9407 3 жыл бұрын

Vanity fair is just unleashing a barrage of proust questionnaire videos on us... and I like it

@gardensofthegods 3 жыл бұрын

So much more dignified sitting down , having a conversation than that 73 Questions which makes you feel like you're getting the bum's rush out the door .

@ruinedfall 3 жыл бұрын

i love how he’s unapologetic about not wanting to answer some questions. it takes confidence

@Bruno-nd2zw 3 жыл бұрын

@Corpsefoot Gaming he is a public figure. Why should he say something that might compromise him?

@jillsalkin7389 3 жыл бұрын

He's always been so cool and open. A man to be admired.

@drei_thirteen 2 жыл бұрын

admired by white hating shitbrains

@FreakieFan 3 жыл бұрын

Dang man, the segment about Jackie Robinson.... Powerful.

@kalliana13 3 жыл бұрын

Most powerful, underrated filmmaker of all time? This man right here. Spike Lee, you are an inspiration.

@pentz1 3 жыл бұрын

He's been mine for 30 yrs

@brumfeldo 3 жыл бұрын

So apparently Spike Lee is going to live until he's a hundred and fifty years old waiting for the Knicks to win the championship before he passes.

@blairjackson9318 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@LokiDWolf 3 жыл бұрын

Shots fired! Shots fired! LOL!!!

@coopercarr9407 3 жыл бұрын

The Jackie Robinson segment was beautiful. Thanks to Spike for sharing

@jenm3056 3 жыл бұрын

When Spike talks about Jackie, he is bringing tears to my eyes, too. Powerful.

@shellypuri2 3 жыл бұрын

'they know it's a lie, I know it's a lie; just tell the truth.' Yup.

@k0rikoko 3 жыл бұрын

Protect Spike Lee at all costs

@kimberlyc8983 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy so much; his honesty, his insight outlook, fearlessness. The list goes on and on. If I could just hang out and conversate with him. God bless 💝

@valerioliva9872 3 жыл бұрын

So many people would love to sing, it’s a lovely thing to have an instrument within you.

@JordanNMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought I’d see Spike Lee cry until now. Powerful

@henrydiaz5173 3 жыл бұрын

Why every time I look at Spike Lee's eyes is like he's about to go to sleep for a long time and never wanna wake up

@darnitthelma4247 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@johnta17 3 жыл бұрын

whoa, that jackie robinson biopic would've been amazing. He has so much passion for the subject matter.

@gardensofthegods 3 жыл бұрын

Spike Lee needs to make that Jackie Robinson film even if he has to rewrite the script . Do the right thing and just do it ... next year is the 50th anniversary of his death . Doesn't it matter if Denzel Washington is too old because there are plenty of talented people out there who actually look more like the legend . Would be a wonderful gift for Mrs. Robinson while she's still alive .

@Thespeedrap 3 жыл бұрын

Don't we already got 42 but if Spike can make a better Jackie Robinson maybe he could find a better actor than Chadwick.

@derriekt6584 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. but he should make his Save Us, Joe Louis Drama 1st. He promised Budd Schulberg.

@gardensofthegods 3 жыл бұрын

@@derriekt6584 I forgot about that , but , ( and I'm not being insensitive here , but Budd Schulberg died almost 11 years ago ) maybe it would be best to do the Jackie Robinson Film first while Mrs. Robinson is still here ... and afterwards still keep his promise to Budd Schulberg and get that finished . No doubt there are probably scores of people who would love to help Lee bring these two stories to fruition on film .

@bOmBAsTiK 3 жыл бұрын

@@gardensofthegods He should've been the one to direct the James Brown movie as well, imo. Brian Grazer was the producer, I just don't get it. Chad was okay in the role (my opinion only), but I would've loved to see Spike's version and whether he'd have cast Chadwick or someone who could actually dance/move like the Godfather...

@gardensofthegods 3 жыл бұрын

@@bOmBAsTiK It's been years since I saw that movie so honestly I can't remember what I thought of his dancing ... but I usually take issue when the actor really doesn't look anything like the person he is portraying and that was the case here . I thought it was a pretty good movie but yeah , it still would have been fascinating to see Spike Lee's version of James Brown's life .

@DominationOC 3 жыл бұрын

a very passionate man he is, love him

@terrehonbowden3472 3 жыл бұрын

love that response to the question "is NYC dead?" I'm not a New Yorker and I can tell you, REAL New Yorkers don't care.

@waylonmercy8125 2 жыл бұрын

TerryHon Bowden ...hey long time no see how are you?

@jamilnorwood4269 3 жыл бұрын

I love "pigeon-toed" Spike Lee. One of my FAVORite filmmakers. School Daze changed my life!

@llynnie888 3 жыл бұрын

Questions aside, I know this much about Spike Lee for sure. - He has the greatest laugh! I start laughing every time I hear him laugh. It's a gift. 💞😇💞

@llynnie888 3 жыл бұрын

6:10

@CanOnTheCounter 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I thought interviews were getting monotonous Vanity Fair does this segment. Love it

@nietzschesmuse 3 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring I love Spike Lee he has interesting view points. Thank you for this.

@treemerryweather 3 жыл бұрын

my expectations for Spike Lee are always high and the reflections were way beyond anything i could have hoped to see. Akira Kurosawa and Jackie Robinson - i really want to see THAT movie and thankfully he didn't make the commercial that the powers that be had in mind.

@nross940 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago I was working for a music manager and film producer. On this occasion, the music manager was escorting one of his clients to the Grammys. However, he had bad news that he had to tell Spike which was that the UK artist wasn't willing to use his music in a Spike Lee joint (or a Pepsi commercial or anything else). So everyone went to the awards show and I was left alone in an office to let Spike down gently. He was truly disappointed (and yes, he said, "Baby, baby, baby please!" but completely authentic and cool about it.

@AlexGordonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I love that vanity fair still does this Reminds me of Hitch every time I see it, for some reason.

@noemidiop8015 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Spike Lee so much!😭❤️🙌🏽

@senzoblose2689 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Lee is a legend🇿🇦🐐🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

@adolfopena7358 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving this new series.

@louannwaters6691 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Spike! You are an inspiration. Your voice added an interesting perspective with your films. It was a gift to all of us.

@lookupandlive365 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I loved this interview 💛💜

@peglamphier4745 Жыл бұрын

I admire that he's so clear about who he is that he'll not answer questions. I'd be eager to please and answer them all, also cause I wanted to get an A on the test. The cool to say no.... very cool.

@youmadbrah8450 Жыл бұрын

Right! Exactly what i was thinking.

@ImaniTolliver 3 жыл бұрын

So powerful and thoughtful. I love Spike’s openness and love for our people. Always will.

@markjlabella8869 2 жыл бұрын

Made me cry. I agree with Spike on everything here. Especially Agent Orange. His handling of this pandemic was, in hindsight, dangerous to everyone in the front lines of it.

@Original3523 Жыл бұрын

A great man always honest and sensitive.

@hayleyannamathieson7261 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this guy. I admire him tremendously. A brilliant film 🎥maker.

@kellymyers7019 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Spike for your vulnerability, and your candor as always. I might just have to go watch Do The Right Thing again. I’m sporting my radio raheem tee today, and feeling the power of love over hate is strong xx peace ☮️

@benhenderson8952 3 жыл бұрын

Spike’s prolly happy for Randles this season

@aidahwedo 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that Lee teared up while discussing Jackie Robinson did reveal his character, but maybe not in the empathetic and cool way he thinks. Robinson was paid very well to go out and play a game. He had a support system and he endured some malicious bigoted people on the way to making his fortune. Sadly, he died too young to enjoy the fruits of his "labor." But you know who had a hard time in front of Mccarthy's "Un-American committee" and who was betrayed by Mr Jackie? It was my hero: Paul Robeson. He died young too. His son believes he was poisoned by the CIA among other injustices (passport taken, whitelisted, impoverished, disenfranchised, abandoned...), it was the last insult to a man of enormous talent, intellect, humanity and a tremendous athlete who didn't ever become anyone's performing simian.

@aidahwedo 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Robeson paved the way for Jackie Robinson. In 1943, Robedon lead a delegation in talks with baseball honchos asking them to integrate baseball.

@ernestocaro9802 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Spike Lee one day direct a Prince biopic.

@progressivelibertarianview8832 3 жыл бұрын

All good answers

@danielhoward6558 Жыл бұрын

Man, Spike seems so passionate about the Jackie Robinson project. I hope he doesn't give up and makes something out of it still, whether it's a documentary, series, or something else great! You can still do it Spike!

@Neisha8686 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect he is LEGEND

@soleplanter 3 жыл бұрын

Love, Light & Peace

@paulcooper1046 4 ай бұрын

I was born in 1972. While Casablanca is my favorite movie, 25th Hour is my favorite movie made during my lifetime. It's not too late to make the Jackie Robinson movie, Spike. Albeit with a lead other than Denzel. Quality transparency here. Cheers, mate.

@KeiaJohn4-15 3 жыл бұрын

Spike is not going to Sugar Coat ANYTHING. Either you love him or you hate him. Great Interview overall, keep’em rolling VF ♥️

@JP-kd9fq 3 жыл бұрын

That Throne of Blood sweater 🔥

@jacksonisonline2049 3 жыл бұрын

the jackie robinson part was powerful

@BlvdTodd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Spike Lee. 💙🧡💙🧡💙

@88PLR 3 жыл бұрын

The Legend ! 🏆 Should’ve been had a Oscar.

@DanielVillarreal-qr9tj 3 ай бұрын

He has. For Blackkklansman

@Jasmine-bd8yc Жыл бұрын

Yes Spike! Life long fan!

@DFRANKLEY 3 жыл бұрын

love the t-shirt spike ! Toshiro Mifune forever !

@truthbetold6011 3 жыл бұрын

Love Spike movies♥

@amareesanchez5831 3 жыл бұрын

i looove this

@iliyano567 3 жыл бұрын

Afro Latina? 😘😍😍

@amosp.wellington6124 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Spike!!!

@ZappaZappaDooo 3 жыл бұрын

Love you Spike

@Bruno-nd2zw 3 жыл бұрын

The GOAT!

@Mac62671 3 жыл бұрын

He is so New York

@saiboo10 11 ай бұрын

whole heartedly one of the most intelligent black men ever

@Y20XTongvaLand 2 жыл бұрын

Rapid fire questions: On what occasion do you lie? Mmmmmmmm.....

@GarrettBell 3 жыл бұрын

What a legend

@petermotta1623 3 жыл бұрын

Never give up on those Knickerbockers Spike ! #42..

@ziandadamoyi8351 3 жыл бұрын

I love him

@slimbravo8778 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite director, I used to not like fiction when I was younger though.

@struggleyangqi 3 жыл бұрын

the 4 words on his hat is the name of the japanese film version of the macbeth.

@dddddadadad1796 3 жыл бұрын

Sheesh... Spike could still get it!!!!

@ODjangoo 3 жыл бұрын

9:48 LOOOOLLLLL got 'em

@hanssolos3699 3 жыл бұрын

his greatest regret was not casting scarlet johansson as a black woman in his films 🤣🤣🤣

@argentokaos2629 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, SL.

@byjacquelineb Жыл бұрын

It’s still hope for that movie 🤍✨

@GT-wo2oj 3 жыл бұрын

Tishiro Mifune, Throne of Blood, nice!

@Ella-hu6ds 3 жыл бұрын

Chadwick 💜

@gitbuh12345qwerty 3 жыл бұрын

"My entire filmography."

@renbazuru 3 жыл бұрын

what about the Joe Louis Max Schmeling movie!!

@Abundanceofbri777 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no he’s crying 😭😭😭🥺

@LeBeautiful 3 жыл бұрын

Wil we ever see another Mars Blackmon appearance, Spike? 😮😮

@Danny-fs1hk 3 жыл бұрын

Spike!!!

@alienboy1322 3 жыл бұрын

2:08 Same.

@chocolatebambooproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Deeps, not words

@Thespeedrap 3 жыл бұрын

I sure miss Bernie Mac this world don't have good humour like him.

@moisesall6712 Жыл бұрын

I can see how denzel washington would fit the jackie robinson portrayal

@jackhackett80 3 жыл бұрын

'Being a filmmaker'

@niremgucin 3 жыл бұрын

His outfit is so great. I canNOT

@parkermudsen1063 3 жыл бұрын

All I know is the men who lead the Knicks to their next NBA championship will automatically be elevated to rock star status for life in NYC.

@FeministBubble 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the poignant Proustain questions prosed to prolific filmmaker & director Spike Lee did indeed reveal elements of his true nature. However, Spike left it up to the audience to decide the question, those who watch. The question of whether or not they reveled his true nature unto himself is unlikely, as it would appear he is in full alignment with his true nature, living in complete truth, authenticity, and integrity. Goddess Bless Spike. Thank you for recognizing & honoring Herstory. xo