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## Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reunite in “Highest 2 Lowest”
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have collaborated again on the film *highest 2 Lowest*, a reimagining of Akira KurosawaS *High and low* [3]. Their partnership, which began in the 1990s, is considered a “gold standard for Black” filmmaking [1]. On the red carpet for the premiere, Washington joked about the changes in their working relationship, noting, “We’re older!…Nothing off the top of my head, and that’s a good thing-it’s pleasant” .He emphasized Lee’s expertise and their mutual understanding, stating, “he knows what he’s doing. I think I know what I’m doing,and we get it.” .Lee was described as “Jordan” for his brilliance [2].
