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Spike Lee: Warner Brothers 'Shut Down' 'Malcolm X' Over Budget
IndieWireStory by Samantha Bergeson
scrn logline
Celebrated director Spike Lee drops bombshell on Warner Bros' alleged derailment of his iconic 'Malcolm X' biopic due to budget concerns.
beat sheet
- According to Lee, Warner Bros. 'shut down' production on the 1992 film 'Malcolm X' over budget disagreements, despite the project's cultural significance.
- Lee's forceful response - 'Hell no!' - underscores the creative and financial battles directors often face when tackling historically important stories on the big screen.
call sheet
Spike Lee, Warner Brothers, Malcolm X