Spike Lee is an “American filmmaker known for his uncompromising, provocative approach to controversial subject matter” Born March 20, 1957 Hometown: Atlanta College: Morehouse and N.Y.University Occupation: Filmmaker My movies are family affairs! My father is a musician, my sister an actress and my brother a photographer. I like to make appearances in my movies because it creates interest in the film. See if you can find me in my next film! People are critical of my use of ethnic stereotypes in my movies. I made a documentary about the our government’s slow response to the people of New Orleans after Hurrricane Katrina.