BlacKkKlansman (2018) Review

    Spike Lee's dramedy "BlacKkKlansman" is a political and social commentary masterpiece about America's transitional period during the 1970s.


    Klansman is a bold and accurate depiction of the hypocrisy in white America, criticizing politicians, the police, and other people in power. However, it was also surprisingly funny with a lot of dark humour throughout.


    Before I watched it, I thought it was going to be a serious drama as I had not looked at the genres. Because of this, the jokes hit me even harder.




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