On Feb. 24, winners will be crowned at the91st Academy Awards.
Keep checking back atEW.comthis week for spotlights on contenders in all the major categories.
For me, its not interesting and its not complex.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Good morning, Mr. Lee, and congratulations!
[Note: Brown was also nominated in the Documentary Feature category in 1980.]
Why do you thinkBlacKkKlansmanwas the one that resonated with voters finally?Well, lets be honest.
This would have not happened if there was not the hashtag#OscarsSoWhite.
What that campaign did, it made the Academy understand that they had to diversify their membership.
If you dont have diversity in the voting, its not going to be reflected in the nominations.
BlacKkKlansmanhas been part of the conversation since its premiere in Cannes last year.
This is why I make films.
You also captured some powerful performances inBlacKkKlansman, especially from John David Washington and Adam Driver.
Everybody should celebrate today!
This interview has been edited and condensed.
