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Spike Lee: Warner Brothers 'Shut Down' 'Malcolm X' Over Budget

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Celebrated director Spike Lee drops bombshell on Warner Bros' alleged derailment of his iconic 'Malcolm X' biopic due to budget concerns.
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  • 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.
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Spike Lee, Warner Brothers, Malcolm X
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