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'BlacKkKlansman' trivia and fun facts
Dedicated
The film is dedicated to the life of Heather Heyer, who was fatally hit by a car while protesting the "Unite the Right" rally held on August 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, VA. The film opened in the US on August 10, 2018 to mark the one-year anniversary of the rally and her death.
Choosing the lead actor
The real Ron Stallworth had originally wanted Denzel Washington play him, but was ecstatic to find out his son got the role.
Big ovation at the Cannes Film Festival
Director Spike Lee received a six-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival after the premier of the film.
Deleted scenes
According to editor Barry Alexander Brown, there were no deleted scenes for the movie, a rarity in the industry.
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