Spike Lee Debuts They Don’t Care About Us (2020) On Michael Jackson’s Birthday
Written by Site Hub on August 31, 2020
At the virtual 2020 Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson party, director Spike Lee debuted a new rendition of “They Don’t Care About Us.”
The film combines footage from “HIStory, Past, Present and Future, Book 1” with video depicting protests against police brutality from cities like Osaka, Helsinki, Paris, Madrid, Atlanta, Tunis, London and many more.
Lee released a statement that said:
“Great protest songs can’t get old, stale or non relevant because the struggle still continues. Thats why “They Don’t Really Care About Us” is the anthem during this chaotic, pandemic world we are all living in. To celebrate Michael Jackson’s born day, we have made the “They Don’t Really Care About Us 2020” short film to continue the struggle for equality for all. That’s the truth, Ruth. Be Safe.”
Watch the video here.
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