Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee burst onto the film scene, two decades apart, each defining his own era of gritty New York cinema. 'Mean Streets' and 'She’s Gotta Have It', 'Taxi Driver' and 'Do the Right Thing'—these weren’t just the works of NYU hotshots but of instantly recognizable superstars. Instead of cashing in, both turned down paychecks and battled to make wild, personal projects. ... Read the story