Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate. It correctly identifies Spike Lee as the filmmaker behind "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X" and mentions his Oscar nomination for "BlacKkKlansman." The phrase "A Spike Lee Joint" is also accurately associated with his films. There is a slight positive slant towards Spike Lee, but it's minimal.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Lesley Stahl profiles Spike Lee.
  • Verification Source #N: Not directly verifiable from the provided sources, but the CBS News link suggests this is accurate.
• Claim:** Spike Lee is the filmmaker behind "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X."
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning "Do the Right Thing" as one of his films.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, as both films are listed in his filmography.
• Claim:** Spike Lee's film "BlacKkKlansman" earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Director.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, listing "BlacKkKlansman" in his filmography and noting his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film. While it doesn't explicitly state it was his first Best Director nomination, it implies it.
• Claim:** Spike Lee's films are typically referred to as "A Spike Lee Joint."
  • Verification Source #1: Directly supports this claim.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, explaining the meaning of "joint" in this context.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
  • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, as it is the title of a song by Blvck Hippie.
• Claim:** The closing credits of Spike Lee's films always end with the phrases "By Any Means Necessary," "Ya Dig."
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: confirms that Spike Lee's films are referred to as "A Spike Lee Joint" and that his films end with the phrases "By Any Means Necessary," "Ya Dig."
• Verification Source #5: confirms that "Do the Right Thing" is one of Spike Lee's films.
• Verification Source #2: explains the meaning of "joint" in the context of "A Spike Lee Joint."
• Verification Source #3: provides additional context on the phrase "A Spike Lee Joint."
• Verification Source #4: provides an example of the phrase "A Spike Lee Joint" being used in popular culture.
• There are no significant contradictions between the sources.