Critique Of Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever"
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A Sociological Critique of Spike Lee's
"Jungle Fever"
Liana R. Prieto (April 1998)
Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever is not a unique cultural production, but a reflection of splintered aspects of real life. It depicts relationships between African-Americans and Italian-Americans centering on one interracial relationship. The film is as much a critique of urban life in New York City as an examination of interracial relationships. It presents a bleak picture of city life full of stereotypes where no racial group can, or ever will, be able to accept interracial relationships in a rational, peaceful way. This is a perspective viewers might not expect from a minority director, but it goes to show that Hollywood film, regardless of the ethnic or racial group of the creator, is not a progressive social force. However, Spike Lee does raise various relevant...