The director received the Ebert Director Award, named for the late film critic Roger Ebert, at the Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards
would spark riots when it opened in 1989, while expressing his gratitude for late reviewer Roger Ebert, who praised the film after its Cannes debut. “He was very crucial in my career,” said Lee as he received the Ebert Director Award, named for the late film critic Roger Ebert, at the Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards on Sunday.Do the Right Thing
was going to incite Black people to riot – that this film should not be shown in the United States,” Lee said, as he accepted his prize from Chaz Ebert, the late critic’s wife. “The film came out. There were no riots,” he added. Lee went on to note, “The struggle still continues.
in movie history. New York Magazine wrote, according to Lee, that readers should “hope to God that this doesn’t open in your neighborhood.”
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