Nov 11th, 2008 · The Miracle of St. Anna, the latest film by Spike Lee, tells the story of four soldiers of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division, also known as Buffalo soldiers. In commemoration of Veteran's Day, Joseph Stephenson, who fought in the 92nd Infantry, discusses his time at war, his life since and why Stephenson is still proud to be a Buffalo soldier.
Aug 8th, 2008 · What would the movie Jaws be without that deep bass refrain? Memorable films are often propelled by an inspired musical score. Michael Bearden, an alumnus of the ASCAP film composing workshop, has scored Spike Lee and Vanessa Williams productions since his time there. He shares his story with NPR's Tony Cox.
Jun 18th, 2008 · Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized director Clint Eastwood for not in including African-Americans in his World War II movies "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima." Thomas McPhatter, an African-American veteran of World War II who served at Iwo Jima, explains why he share's Lee's frustration.
Oct 25th, 2007 · The latest CD from New Orleans trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard is A Tale of God's Will, whose subtitle is "A Requiem for Katrina." Parts of the recording were heard in Spike Lee's HBO documentary When the Levees Broke.
Aug 16th, 2007 · Born and raised among the jazz greats of New Orleans, renowned trumpeter Terence Blanchard captured the city's devastation in his film score for Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke. He discusses his latest project, "A Tale of God's Will (a requiem for Katrina)."
Aug 14th, 2007 · Part of the jazz trumpeter and composer's A Tale of God's Will served as the soundtrack to Spike Lee's moving When the Levees Broke documentary about Hurricane Katrina. Blanchard shares two solo piano performances with WBGO's Josh Jackson.
May 18th, 2007 · Morehouse College President Walter Massey is set to speak to graduates for the final time this weekend. He's due to retire this summer after 12 years. The all-male, historically black college has such notable alumni as the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Spike Lee. Massey himself attended Morehouse, arriving when he was just 16.
Aug 18th, 2006 · Next week, HBO debuts a Spike-Lee produced documentary that chronicles Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Lee says the film, When the Levees Broke, is ultimately a plea to renew the city of New Orleans, where many black residents have not yet returned -- and where there's still no concrete rebuilding plan.