The strangest development saga of any movie this summer includes A-list writers and directors (Mamet, Scorsese) coming and going, and studios spending millions trying to hone the right script. Then, a young producer and first-time screenwriter cracked the code and got Denzel Washington's attention.

Spike Lee is one of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary film. For over three decades, he has directed films that are bold, emotional, and thought-provoking challenging.