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The Problem With Spike Lee’s Oscar-Nominated ‘BlacKkKlansman’

PROGRESS?

The legendary filmmaker’s latest received six Oscar nominations—including Lee’s first for Best Director. But it’s a film that’s rubbed many black viewers the wrong way.

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