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2018 · 136 min · R

BlacKkKlansman

Directed by Spike Lee · Crime, Comedy, Drama, History

BlacKkKlansman (2018) is a Crime film, directed by Spike Lee set in Colorado Springs during the 1970s. It runs 136 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a tense and satirical tone. Themes of prejudice & racism, power & corruption, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Terence Blanchard
Cinematography
Chayse Irvin
Cast
John David WashingtonAdam DriverTopher GraceLaura HarrierAlec BaldwinJasper PääkkönenCorey HawkinsPaul Walter Hauser

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Colorado Springs
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Prejudice & RacismPower & CorruptionIdentity
Tone
TenseSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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