Spike Lee Says #Oscarssowhite Helped 'BlacKkKlansman'
Land Nominations During the Icon Mann gala, the filmmaker
praised the movement's founder, April Reign. Spike Lee, via
Icon Mann gala Lee made the comments while
accepting the show's Legacy Award. 'BlacKkKlansman' has earned
six Oscar nominations, including for best picture. For the first time in his career,
Lee is up for best director. #Oscarssowhite started in 2015 after minorities barely received any recognition at the Academy Awards. Lee then added that
Oscar-nominated films by
African-Americans should
become a regular occurrence. Spike Lee, via
Icon Mann gala