The 14 essential Spike Lee movies everyone should see

Spike Lee has spent the last three decades making some of the most important movies in the modern era of filmmaking.

From the socially conscious "Do The Right Thing" to the powerful "Malcolm X," Lee has used the medium to shed light on some of the most important (and often ignored) issues of our times.

The two-time Oscar nominee's latest project is bringing one of his classics to streaming. He's made his 1986 indie hit "She's Gotta Have It" into a series for Netflix (starting November 23).

To celebrate his work, here we highlight 14 essential Spike Lee movies: