Veteran actor Clifton Powell has reignited his longstanding criticism of acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee, standing firm on previous comments while emphasizing that his concerns center on business practices rather than personal animosity.

The 69-year-old performer recently addressed the contentious topic during an interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” years after he first publicly criticized Lee’s treatment of Black actors in the entertainment industry.

Powell has consistently maintained that his issues with the Oscar-winning director stem from what he perceives as problematic business dealings, particularly regarding compensation and professional treatment of performers .

Despite never having worked directly with Lee himself, Powell says he has witnessed the impact on colleagues who have

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