

Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.
Direction
Spike's first big swing—ambitious, messy, alive.
Production
The 'Da Butt' scene alone changed cookouts forever.
Costume
Gamma Ray realness that still slaps.

Director
Spike Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed at Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, and Spelman—Lee's actual alma mater is in the DNA.
The 'good hair/bad hair' debate this film sparked still rages in Black beauty discourse today.