Jungle Fever

Friends and family of a married black architect react in different ways to his affair with an Italian secretary.

Cannes Film Festival: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury – Special Mention, and Best Supporting Actor (Samuel L. Jackson) award winner, and Palme d’Or nominee!
New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Samuel L. Jackson) award winner!
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Samuel L. Jackson) award winner!

3.5/4 Stars! “brilliant…It contains humor and insight and canny psychology, strong performances, and the fearless discussion of things both races would rather not face.” (Roger Ebert)

“‘Jungle Fever’ is another important, risk-taking film from Spike Lee.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Lee’s audacity is almost as dazzling as his talent.” (Baltimore Sun)