E-mail a friendJuly 22, 2004
Filmmaker Spike Lee reflects on his film career and weighs in on the Michael Moore documentary and Bill Cosby's controversial remarks. Tonya Lewis Lee & Crystal McCrary Anthony discuss their new book, Gotham Diaries.
Crystal McCrary Anthony
Crystal McCrary Anthony
Crystal McCrary Anthony was a Manhattan entertainment attorney before deciding to pursue a writing career. She's written for several magazines and co-authored Homecourt Advantage, the best-selling novel about the women behind the men of pro basketball - something she knows about as the ex-wife of former NBA star Greg Anthony. Her latest effort, a collaboration with Tonya Lewis Lee, is Gotham Diaries, which explores the world of super-rich, super-connected African Americans.
Tonya Lewis Lee
Tonya Lewis Lee
A former corporate attorney, Tonya Lewis Lee is a writer and producer. She exec produced the documentary, I Sit Where I Want, honoring the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. She's also produced various programming for Nickelodeon and Noggin. With her husband, filmmaker Spike Lee, she co-authored the children's book, Please Baby Please. Lee's first novel, Gotham Diaries, co-written with Crystal McCrary Anthony, focuses on NYC's African American aristocracy.
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
One of Hollywood's most complex filmmakers, Spike Lee's movies challenge assumptions about race, class and gender identity. His initial goal was to play major league baseball. But, while attending Atlanta's Morehouse College, his affection for film surfaced. He's produced and directed music videos, TV ads and documentaries. His When the Levees Broke, about New Orleans' devastation, is set to air on HBO. Lee is also an author and created Spike/DDB, a full-service advertising agency to aid aspiring filmmakers.