I've been blessed with the opportunity to express the views of black people who otherwise don't have access to power and the media. I have to take advantage of that while I'm still bankable.

" 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.