Spike Lee 'She's Gotta Have It' relates to the younger generation

Known for his controversial political agenda, Spike Lee writer, producer, and director of classic films like; Malcolm X, Jungle Fever, Do the Right Thing, School Daze etc. has made his way back into the younger generations eyes, by exploring the very start of his career. The 1986 indie film She's Gotta Have It launched Spike's career, and now in 2017 has been reinvented. Becoming a center of the modern feminist message, young adults all over the Internet have decided to weigh in on the show. Expressing mixed feelings towards the plot, while falling in love with the main character Nola Darling, portrayed by DeWanda Wise.

She's Gotta Have It is the story of Nola Darling, an artistic free spirit, who's openly dating three completely different guys. During the 80s, this message of a woman's sexuality being equally as open as a man’s, immediately uprooted the middle class. Between the introduction of crack and the rise of gangsta rap, people feared that this new free thinking would eliminate morality. As a black figure, African Americans feared the loss of value in which we've worked our whole lives to have respected. Spike's comedic take on sexual equality developed a new perspective in dating. 

So how does this 1986 pro feminism relate to 2017's young adults? The message may have begun in the 80s, but today's society are the ones who have implemented the actions. The modern-day woman doesn't receive as much criticism for being sexually active. Nola Darling has become a familiar face to young women, with this ambiguous persona of taking advantage of men, like they've done to women for decades. Exploiting their monetary value and their ambition stemmed by lust and curiosity. These three men doesn't know pass what Nola decides to show them, and the mystery of who Nola is, has created this lust and challenge for the men. 

Today's young adults understand the difference between sex and intellect, but also have created a world where their constantly intertwined with one another. "Whoever hurts who or whoever manipulates who, is the winner, and therefore is more intelligent." This rather hypocritical way of thinking is expressed throughout the series, Nola Darling uses people, but vents to her therapist because she feels used. She wants people who are there for her, but isn't there for anyone else. 'She's Gotta Have It' is the perfect display of modern dating, with the exception of 3 men rarely being that vulnerable for 1 woman. A more honest take would've been, all three men having more relations with other women, while still having this adoration for Nola. 

Overall 'She's Gotta Have It' is a good series for women to explore on a rainy day with some popcorn. Nola Darling is relatable, and the overall plot is entertaining, especially if you've had similar experiences. The show is not something I want to binge watch, but I will keep up with the series, in hopes for a second season.