'Do the Right Thing' was my first union film. I looked at the rosters, and for the most part, it was white males. Especially the Teamsters. So we had some conversations.

" Lee said he intended it as a joke. Anna. Roger Guenveur Smith also starred in the television documentary film A Huey P.

Lee's movies have examined race relations colorism in the black community the role of media in contemporary life urban crime and poverty and other political issues. Lee has won numerous awards including an Emmy Award. He has also received two Academy Award nominations.