Spike Lee is to receive aBFIFellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the UKs lead organization for film.
He will also take a masterclass with young filmmakers.
After graduation, he founded 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, based in Brooklyn.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 04: Spike Lee poses for photographs ahead of the “In Conversation With Spike Lee” at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 04, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Lee commented today:Im Blessed To Live Up To My Ancestors Credo DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
I Thank The BFI For Helping Me in Continuing My Generations Of Family Legacy.
I am delighted to be celebrating his enormous talent and individuality with a BFI Fellowship.
