Spike Lee, an African-American film director,is one of the most noted people in his field.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1957, Spike's middle-class family moved to Brooklyn, New York, when he was two years old. His father, jazz musician Bill Lee, and his mother, Jackie, had five children. The Lees provided a loving and stable home for their family. Spike's interest in movies began as a youngster. After graduating from More house