The NIU Graduate Film Society has decided to “do the right thing” by celebrating the career of the influential African-American film director Spike Lee.

“We’ve chosen to present Spike Lee at this time partly because of Black History Month but mainly because his worth as filmmaker cannot be overstated,” said Brian Brems, graduate student and Film Society member. “His films are important American cinema and he is a major voice in film.”

After screening the Academy Award-nominated director’s films “Do The Right Thing,” “Clockers” and “25th Hour,” the Film Society will conclude this series with a showing of the 2000 film “Bamboozled” this afternoon at 4 p.m. at Java 101, 901 Lucinda Ave.

Starring Damon Wayans, “Bamboozled” deals with a fed-up African-American writer whose idea for a minstrel show inadvertently turns into a huge hit.

Brems, who hand-picked the selected films himself, believes these films address themes that are prevalent in Lee’s other films.

“Lee is a visionary filmmaker that has a unique style,” Brems said. “When you watch a [Lee] movie, you know it’s his from the look of the camera, the editing and the way he plays with exposure to highlight certain colors.”

The Film Society praises itself on being able to have an intellectual discussion about film while having a good time in the process.

Amy Paxson, Graduate Film Society president, believes with each showing, the experience gets better.

“I think I can safely say, for everyone that attends the showings, that it is both enjoyable and illuminating to watch films with a group of diverse people, with diverse opinions, and see what everyone else has to say,” Paxson said. “It’s a fun learning experience, which is one of our main goals.”

To follow the series dedicated to Lee, the Society will devote the last part of March to samurai films including “Sword Of Doom.”

The NIU Graduate Film Society meets every Wednesday at Reavis Hall 211 at 4 p.m. and every Thursday at Java 101 at 4 p.m.