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Spike Lee unravels the mystery of his mother's slave ancestry, which leads him through the old South where he discovers a relationship that could change everything. |
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Spike Lee is one of America's best-known film directors. The success of his first film, "She's Gotta Have It" allowed Spike to start his own production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. Although Spike portrays African American history through his films, he actually knows little about his maternal roots. Spike's mother Jacquelyn died abruptly when he was only 19. Spike believes he wouldn't be the person he is today if it weren't for his mother, and he feels as though her death was a kind of sacrifice. For Spike, this journey is all about finding his mother's slave roots and learning who owned his ancestors.
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