Spike Lee Brings Knicks Fandom and Filmmaking to Cannes Spotlight

CANNES, France — Capturing the quintessence of Spike Lee remains a daunting challenge, yet his latest cinematic endeavor, “Highest 2 Lowest,” achieves this remarkably. Featuring Denzel Washington as a passionate Knicks supporter, the film vividly portrays his disdain for all things Celtics. Set in Brooklyn, the protagonist's residence boasts a Jalen Brunson jersey, with subtle references to classics like “The French Connection.” Lee humorously downplays Boston's market appeal, declaring, “We’re not counting on Boston for box office!” At the film's unveiling during the Eastern Conference Finals, he donned Knicks colors, asserting, “It’s a New Yorker’s film that everyone can appreciate.” “Highest 2 Lowest,” hitting theaters on Aug. 22 and streaming on Apple TV+ starting Sept. 5, uniquely intertwines Lee’s passions, offering a gripping exploration of complex moral questions interlaced with his cultural narrative.