Spike Lee on the Red Carpet Honored (Behind The Lens Award)

Chrysler LLC Honors Spike Lee
with the Sixth Annual Behind the Lens Award
CNN's Soledad O'Brien to Host
· Spike Lee is one of today's most prolific and respected artists who helped launch the careers of stars including Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, John Turturro, Wesley Snipes and Denzel Washington
· Behind the Lens Award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of individuals working behind the camera in film and television
· Lee joins previous recipients Quincy Jones, John Singleton, Melvin Van Peebles, Gordon Parks and Reuben Cannon

(Auburn Hills, Michigan) -- Spike Lee, one of the most influential figures in contemporary cinema, has been named the Chrysler LLC 2008 Behind the Lens honoree. Lee, a director, producer, screenwriter, author and educator, is to be recognized for his outstanding achievements in film and television at the sixth annual award ceremony. Hosted by CNNs anchor Soledad O'Brien, the private invitation-only event will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles on March 26, 2008.

"We are very excited to have Spike Lee as the Behind the Lens Honoree for 2008," said Frank Fountain, Chrysler Senior Vice President - External Affairs and Public Policy (Auburn Hills). "Spike Lee is synonymous with thoughtful and provocative filmmaking and activism in Hollywood which has inspired a generation of filmmakers, uplifted actors and expanded the field to include many more African Americans in key roles behind the lens. He fully embodies the spirit behind this award and Chrysler is delighted to celebrate his commitment and passion."

Furthering his commitment to education, Lee visualized and supports the Morehouse College School of Sports Journalism, a program created to expand the very powerful and lucrative field of sports journalism to the small percentage of African Americans currently working in it today. The program, which began with seed money donated by Lee, launched its first course offerings in January 2007. A graduate of Morehouse, class of 1979, Lee is a 3rd generation Morehouse graduate and now serves on the school's Board of Trustees. To date, his efforts have raised over $1,000,000 to benefit the program.
2008 will mark Lee's Broadway debut when he directs a new production of "Stalag 17," the 1951 comedy-drama about American prisoners of war written by two former P.O.W.'s. Lee's next feature film, "Miracle at St. Anna," based on the bestselling author James McBride's novel, will be released in theatres Fall 2008.

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[bendutta2008]

"Black Tree Tv"? Thats a stupid name even a black man looks disgusted.

[blacktreemedia]

(bendutta) Thank you for watching!

[TomLyle]

Spike Lee is a great talent and is not a racist.

Just because you disagree with someone does not make them a racist. Do not hate because someone

looks different. Take time to listen and

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. GOD BLESS

AMERICA !

[Themba88]

My Main Man, Spike's on the mike!

[cggeek]

BlackTree tV!

Miracle at St.anah ! yah! can't miss that movie. Finally a movie about from our point of view during world warii.

[lblocko]

sacasm is obviously over your head

[WetnwildhjBigvcrack]

omg it has the word white in it!

what the hell shall we do

[rollingoutTELEVISION]

(Bendutta) get a syndication then talk some shit wit ya hatin ass. but oh yea, thanks for watching.

[dafunkmonster]

why is white castle a stupid name? the castle itself is white.

why is white house a stupid name? the building itself is white.

[lblocko]

Much respect to Spike Lee. Just 2 add my 2 cents, I think "White Castle" is a stupid name, and so is, the "White House", but I don't hear much oppostition there. Blacktree rock, rock on!

[pentz1]

You must admit, his initial reaction was amazing. LOL.

Ok, how about 'Tree of Life?' Anyone else got any offers...