Netflix is now streaming Spike Lee's critically acclaimed film BlackKklansman, based on the incredible true story of a Black police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in 1970s America. The film, originally released in 2018, earned widespread praise and multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning Best Adapted Screenplay.
John David Washington stars as Ron Stallworth, the first Black officer hired by the Colorado Springs Police Department. After facing racism from colleagues, he teams up with Jewish detective Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) to expose the Klan. Stallworth poses as a white member on the phone while Zimmerman attends meetings in person.
Fans have continued to praise the film for its blend of humour, tension, and powerful messaging. One Letterboxd reviewer called it 'a powerful, horrifying & scathingly funny masterpiece', while an IMDb user described it as 'required viewing for ages 0 to 100'. Another fan noted the film's 'perfect blend of humor and drama' and its 'troubling reminder of the past and cautionary tale of the present'.
Whether you're watching for the first time or revisiting it, BlackKklansman is now available to stream on Netflix.
