April 20, 2004
Queens, NY - St. John's University College of Professional
Studies Sport Management department hosted Oscar Nominee Spike Lee
in a discussion of his 2002 documentary "Jim Brown: All
American," today. Mr. Lee discussed his films in detail and
expanded his presentation to include a discussion of current
events. He also took the opportunity to answer the more than
250 St. John's University students that were present at the
event.
"We were happy to provide our students the opportunity to
explore Sports Management through a prominent figure in sports
history," said Prof. Dick Barnett, Assistant Professor of Sport
Management. "Integrating various media, current events, sports
history and influential speakers into our program provides students
with insight on the varied components that make up the
field."
For more information please call Christine Dolan, Assistant
Director of Media Relations at (718) 990-2451 or dolanc@stjohns.edu.