The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except forDo the Right Thing.
He also scored his sons early short,Joes Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
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The deeds of Lees father made an impact on his son.
Bill Lee and Spike Lee attend the 25th anniversary screening of “Do The Right Thing” in 2014Getty
Lee moved to New York in 1959, and worked in the jazz clubs in Greenwich Village.
He founded and directed the New York Bass Violin Choir, a troupe of seven basses.
Those works includeOne Mile East,The DepotandBaby Sweets.
