Spike Lee Forms Creative Partnership with ‘Netflix’
Spike Lee and Netflix have formed a creative partnership that will have Spike Lee direct and produce narrative feature films under a multi-year deal.
This partnership kicks off in January and follows four collaborations for the Academy Award® winner with Netflix, including writing and directing “Da 5 Bloods,” writing and directing the “She’s Gotta Have It” series, directing Rodney King and producing “See You Yesterday.”
Spike Lee states;
“There Is No Better Way For Me And My Company 40Acres And A Mule Filmworks To Begin The New Year Than Renew Our Partnership With Ted,Scott And Tendo-Da Fearless Leaders Of Netflix. Besides My Joints, We Together Will Focus On The New Diverse Story tellers, YOUTH MUST BE SERVED. And Dat’s Da Truth, Ruth. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF.”
Through this creative partnership, Netflix will also invest in and provide financial support for Spike’s ongoing mission to develop new talent and increase representation in the entertainment industry.
