Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler Sit Down for Variety’s ‘Directors on Directors’

Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler deliver a powerful masterclass in storytelling in Variety’s Directors on Directors conversation series.
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Directors Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler recently sat down for Variety’s Directors on Directors, an interview series that matches two influential filmmakers for a wide‑ranging conversation about their art, influences, and approach to storytelling.

The Directors on Directors platform by Variety brings together filmmaking peers to discuss personal journeys, craft techniques, and the evolving landscape of cinema.

This season features an impressive lineup, including filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro & Bradley Cooper, Kristen Stewart & Jesse Eisenberg, and Chloé Zhao & Josh Safdie, with Coogler and Lee’s episode rapidly becoming one of the most talked‑about segments.

Coogler, fresh off critical acclaim and awards attention for Sinners, and Lee, a legend known for decades of bold and socially engaged films, will chat for a masterclass in storytelling.

The conversations will be released from Jan. 5-8 across Variety.com and its social media channels.

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