Spike Lee has received a major honor!
The director will honored by Alamo Drafthouse at their newly renovated Downtown, Brooklyn location. The ceremony will take place on September 12 with a screening of his 1994 classic, “Crooklyn,” following a Q&A session.
According to reports, the private event will have a Spike Lee Cinema plaque that reads, “Like many of the greatest films over the past 40 years, this theater is a Spike Lee Joint. From his nuanced portrayals of Brooklyn life in ‘Do the Right Thing’ and ‘Crooklyn’ to his towering portrait of ‘Malcolm X,’ his vision has shaped our culture and left an indelible mark on this city. For that reason, as of Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, this Alamo Drafthouse Cinema shall hereby and forevermore be known as the Spike Lee Cinema.”
Alamo Drafthouse opened in 2016 at Brooklyn’s City Point Complex, with seven screens. It has been renovated with five new auditoriums with laser projectors, RealD 3D, 70mm, and 35mm screens. The auditoriums will also have leather recliners that come with personal swivel tables and in-seat food and drink options.
Michael Kustermann the CEO of Alamo Drafthouse said in a statement, “After completing this massive upgrade to our Brooklyn location, we knew immediately that we wanted to dedicate it to Spike Lee.”
He continued, “His films have defined Brooklyn for generations, and we’re immensely proud to do our part to honor that legacy.”
Congratulations to Spike Lee for receiving his huge honor.