Description
The Spike Lee scripts span the years 1986-2007 and encompass 2 linear feet. The collection contains
photocopies of the scripts for most of Lee's major feature films as director and for one television film.
The earliest film represented is SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) and the latest is MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA
(2008).
Background
Spike Lee is an African-American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor active in film from the
mid-1980s. He received a 1983 Student Academy Award and was nominated for an Academy Award in the
screenplay category for DO THE RIGHT THING (1989).
Extent
2 linear feet of papers.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.