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Thomas Jefferson Byrd, star of Spike Lee movies, is shot dead in Atlanta
Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who starred in a number of Spike Lee movies has been shot and killed in Atlanta, police have confirmed.
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Spike Lee Collaborator Thomas Jefferson Byrd Murdered in Atlanta, Director Says
Spike Lee mourned the death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who the director says was murdered in Atlanta on Saturday night.“Brother Byrd also did his thang in my joints CHI-RAQ, SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS, RED HOOK SUMMER, BAMBOOZLED, HE GOT GAME, GET ON THE BUS, GIRL 6 and CLOCKERS. May we all wish condolences and blessings to his family. Rest in peace Brother Byrd,” Lee wrote in a Sunday Instagram post.Lee also shared a picture of Byrd in his 1995 crime film “Clockers,” one of eight films by Lee in
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Laurence Fishburne turned down ‘Pulp Fiction’ due to its depiction of heroin
Laurence Fishburne says that he turned down Pulp Fiction because he didn't like its depiction of heroin.
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Toronto Film Festival Lineup to Include Films Directed by Regina King, Halle Berry
The feature directorial debuts of Halle Berry and Regina King will be part of the lineup at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced on Thursday.Berry’s film, “Bruised,” features the actor and director as a mixed martial arts star fighting for custody of her young daughter. King’s “One Night in Miami” is based on a play that fictionalizes a night in 1964 in which boxer Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali), singer Sam Cooke, football player Jim Brown and activist Malco
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Spike Lee Apologizes After Interview Defending Woody Allen Amid ‘Cancel’ Culture: ‘My Words Were Wrong’
Spike Lee on Saturday apologized for comments he made in a radio interview on Friday defending his “friend” Woody Allen and suggested that “cancel” culture may be going too far for filmmakers accused of serious wrongdoing.“I Deeply Apologize. My Words Were WRONG,” the director tweeted. “I Do Not And Will Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment, Assault Or Violence. Such Treatment Causes Real Damage That Can’t Be Minimized.”The director responded after a Friday interview with Len Berman and Michael Riedel
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'Da 5 Bloods' stars hope the film inspires 'a better dialogue' about Black history
Spike Lee's new film is streaming to Netflix's 183 million subscribers now.
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Da 5 Bloods stars admit Thailand shoot was gruelling, paying tribute to 'extraordinary' local crew (exclusive)
Lee was committed to hiring local talent for all aspects of the production.
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