Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest': A Star-Studded Reimagining with Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky
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Spike Lee discussed his upcoming film 'Highest to Lowest' with Denzel Washington, a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' at the Red Sea International Film Festival. He reflected on the challenges of making 'Malcolm X,' which he described as nearly killing him due to budget constraints and studio pressures. Lee also shared insights on his filmmaking philosophy, his partnership with Washington, and his views on retirement, expressing gratitude for his career and the opportunity to mentor new talent.
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