'Do Better': Actor Clifton Powell Blasts Spike Lee’s Poor ‘Business Practices,' Says He’d Say It Straight to His Face

'Do Better': Actor Clifton Powell Blasts Spike Lee’s Poor ‘Business Practices,' Says He’d Say It Straight to His Face

Veteran actor Clifton Powell has reignited his longstanding criticism of acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee, standing firm on previous comments while emphasizing that his concerns center on business practices rather than personal animosity. The 69-year-old performer recently addressed the contentious topic during an interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” years after he first publicly criticized Lee’s treatment of Black actors in the entertainment indu…

Clifton Powell addresses his criticism of Spike Lee’s business practices: ‘I said what I said’

The veteran actor first publicly criticized the filmmaker in 2011 after he made comments about Tyler Perry.

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Clifton Powell and Spike Lee. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) The veteran actor first publicly criticized the filmmaker in 2011 after he made comments about Tyler Perry. When it comes to his thoughts on Spike Lee, Clifton Powell would like everyone to do their research. During a recent episode of “The Art of Dialogue” podcast, the 69-year-old actor addressed previous comments about the “Highest 2 Lowest” director and what he believes are his unsavo…