Summer Screening Series: School Daze

In School Daze, Spike Lee turns his attention to life at a historically Black college, focusing on divisions within the student body. The film highlights tensions between different social groups, including fraternities, sororities, and students with differing views on colorism and activism. Musical numbers and satire underscore conflicts about identity, class, and cultural pride. Ultimately, the film challenges students to “wake up” and confront internal and external struggles affecting their community.