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Got three clips’ worth of good watching on vanguard filmmaker Spike Lee. In the first clip, above, Vibe interviews Spike on the challenges of fundraising for filmmaking via his Kickstarter campaign for his next film and the criticism it will bring. Innovative approach though: Spike invites all levels of participation (from even 5 bucks to those that can chip in $10,000)… and offers some interesting prizes can win (including signed Nikes, dinner with Spike and courtside seats at a Knicks game).

See two more clips after the jump: on his views regarding gentrification of his hood and on revisiting a classic.

Spike Lee reminisces, with some bitterness, about his days growing up in his folks’ Fort Greene brownstone. The good old days of hearing jazz musicians doing their thing; the arts and culture in the community… gone. Gentrification has brought in new tenants and buildings (okay) but pushed out the arts culture he loved growing up (not okay).

Waaaaake up! There could be a “School Daze 2” on the way. Spike Lee has a script for it that he says “is the bomb.” Hope for it, and keep your eyes open for it. This… is… MISSION COLLEGE (modern day)! Could be.