Lee tried to storm out of the Dolby Theatre just after "Green Book" was announced the winner at the end of the Oscar show, according to various media accounts, then came back to his seat, where he turned his back on the stage during "Green Book" acceptance speeches. Every time someone is driving somebody, I lose," Lee told reporters in response to a question about his reaction to the win for "Green Book." Spike Lee's thoughts on that Best Picture win? Other writers from the film declined to address Lee's reaction to the outcome of the best picture contest. Some critics faulted "Green Book" for portraying a white character, in this film played by Viggo Mortensen, as the main protagonist in a film about discrimination against black people.

Source: bd News24 February 25, 2019 07:52 UTC