The Debate Over ‘Jungle Fever’ : PRO-NJERI
T imes staff writer Itabari Njeri’s commentary on Spike Lee’s film “Jungle Fever” (“Doing the Wrong Thing,” June 23) has prompted an outpouring from readers, with responses supporting Lee outnumbering those supporting Njeri about 2 to 1. A sampling:
Njeri Shows Courage
As you have noted, Njeri has won an important book award. I hope a professional journalists’ organization will honor her story.
In terms of the truth she tells and the facts she presents, this is almost a classic. Moreover, it epitomizes her courage.
A. S. DOC YOUNG
Los Angeles
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