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Spike Lee, Colman Domingo, Vicky Krieps, Patricia Arquette and Shawn Levy were among the major stars and filmmakers honored at the TIFF Tribute Awards

Spike Lee blasted critics who suggested that “Do The Right Thing” would spark riots when it opened in 1989, while honoring one of the reviewers who came to the film’s defense. The remarks came as Lee received the Ebert Director Award, named for the late film critic Roger Ebert, at the Toronto International Film Festival …

Despite the strikes a host of big names came out to present and receive honors on Sunday evening at the fifth annual TIFF Tribute Awards.

Spike Lee called out film critics for suggesting Do The Right Thing would incite riots while receiving TIFF Tribute Award.

Director Pedro Almodóvar, first-time director Patricia Arquette, and Best Actor contender Colman Domingo were also 2023 TIFF Tribute Awards honorees.

Spike Lee recalls fierce remarks b critics over his 1989 film ‘Do the Right Thing’

Spike Lee blasted critics who said his 1989 film "Do The Right Thing" would incite riots while accepting an award at the Toronto International Film Festival

Spike Lee called out various film critics that he alleged told him that his 1989 film Do the Right Thing would spark riots when it premiered.

Spike Lee has blasted critics who claimed Do the Right Thing would spark riots.

Spike Lee blasts 'Do The Right Thing' critics after accepting the Ebert Director Award at TIFF.