Following an action-packed 2024, Samuel L. Jackson’s film lineup for 2025 seems quite laid-back. This spare schedule might be the reason he could join Kendrick Lamar in his Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance. Remarkably, this performance was as captivating as any of Mr. Jackson’s on-screen or stage performances, a fact not overlooked by esteemed director and collaborator Spike Lee.
More specifically, the man behind visions such as Da Five Bloods and Do The Right Thing cited the actor’s role in 2015’s Chi-Raq, a.k.a. “the movie that pissed off Chicago’s mayor.” When it came to discussing this hot button pop culture event in a recent Instagram post, Lee issued this emphatic and heartfelt thanks that clocked the flick as a potential inspiration:
I’d like to express my gratitude to my brother, Kendrick, for the “40 Acres and a Mule” acknowledgement, a title that has been synonymous with my production company since my days at NYU Grad Film School. I also want to extend a special shoutout to my Morehouse brother, Samuel Jackson, who kickstarted this Super Bowl extravaganza as Uncle Sam. You might remember him from his role as Dolmedes in CHI-RAQ. The phrase “40 Acres and a Mule” was a reparations proposal for African-Americans post the Civil War, intended to provide land and resources to help the newly freed people attain economic independence. Regrettably, this promise was never fulfilled. Here’s to celebrating Black history – Yours and Mine!
If you didn’t catch the movie “Chi-Raq,” that’s alright! Spike Lee’s modern adaptation of Aristophanes’ play “Lysistrata” is now streaming for Amazon Prime Video subscribers. Given its connection to Spike Lee’s production company, and the fact that Mr. Jackson plays a role similar to one he had before, it might be beneficial to watch this film as it seems like a necessary precursor to other viewings.
For those who might doubt the political undertones in the Academy Award nominated rapper’s performance, here is a conclusive proof: The trailer for Spike Lee’s film Chi-Raq, featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Dolmedes, should put an end to the debate.
It’s reasonable to assume that each person has a preferred Spike Lee film. While some might be deeply invested in “Malcolm X,” others like Jerrica Tisdale may have personal reasons for preferring “Crooklyn” as Lee’s masterpiece. Upon examining the resonating themes between “Chi-Raq” and the Super Bowl halftime show, one could speculate that Kendrick Lamar might find himself drawn to that underappreciated Spike Lee production.
Regardless of how one might respond to that question, it’s clear that the man holds great respect for Samuel L. Jackson. Just like the MCU veteran doesn’t seem troubled by not having an Oscar, he likely is grinning ear-to-ear at this moment upon witnessing his friend praise his recent performance in the spotlight.
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2025-02-13 05:37