Spike Lee Premieres Highest 2 Lowest at Cannes on May 19th, Marking Return with Denzel Washington and Malcolm X Centennial Tribute
Spike Lee will return to the Cannes Film Festival on May 19 for the world premiere of his latest film Highest 2 Lowest, marking a momentous occasion that brings together multiple milestones. Not only will the screening feature Denzel Washington’s first-ever walk on the Cannes red carpet, but it also lands on the anniversary of Lee’s Do the Right Thing premiere at Cannes in 1989 and what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday — both of which tie directly to Lee’s legacy, especially his 1992 biopic Malcolm X starring Washington. This premiere also marks Lee’s return to Cannes after serving as the festival’s first Black jury president in 2021, reinforcing his lasting influence on global cinema.