Spike Lee earns first director, picture Oscar nominations after 30 years. See story here. https://wgntv.com/2019/01/22/spike-lee-earns-first-director-picture-oscar-nominations-after-30-years/
More than 30 years after the release of his first feature film, legendary director Spike Lee has earned his first Oscar nomination for best director and his first nomination for best picture. The “BlacKkKlansman” director also earned his second writing nomination. He was previously nominated for his original screenplay for “Do the Right Thing” and for the documentary feature “4 Little Girls.” “BlacKkKlansman” earned six Oscar nominations overall.