It's a behind-the-scenes look at Lee's films, commercials, and music videos and includes never-before-seen photographs, memorabilia, ephemera, and more. Quotes by luminaries and friends such as Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, and others emphasize Lee's importance as a prominent voice on race and racism in the culture at large. The monograph highlights the enormous impact Spike Lee has had culturally, historically, and aesthetically in film and on contemporary society. Its art direction reflects Lee's unique aesthetic