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BlacKkKlansman (2018) is a U.S. biographical film directed by Spike Lee based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department, who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.
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BlacKkKlansman (2018) ranks #20 of 221 in the Biographical Film ranking, behind Platoon (1986), ahead of Gandhi (1982).
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Who directed the 2018 film BlacKkKlansman?
"BlacKkKlansman" is a U.S. biographical film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee. It was released in 2018 to widespread critical acclaim.
What true story is BlacKkKlansman based on?
The film is based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. In the 1970s, he famously infiltrated the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan over the phone.
Who plays Ron Stallworth in BlacKkKlansman?
Actor John David Washington portrays Ron Stallworth, starring alongside Adam Driver, who plays his white colleague Flip Zimmerman. The duo worked together to maintain Stallworth's cover within the hate group.
Did BlacKkKlansman win an Oscar?
Yes, Spike Lee won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film, sharing the award with his co-writers. It was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director.
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