14 Best Stills from BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Based on real events surrounding the career of detective Ron Stalworth, Spike Lee’s Oscar-winning film is a cinematic adaptation of Stalworth’s book, Black Klansman. John David Washington stars as Stalworth as he infiltrates the white supremacist hate group, the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1970s.

The film takes a darkly comedic approach to the crime-riddled story, while the cinematography and soundtrack add further layers to the already captivating story. By the end, the impact of this harsh look at America’s history (and present) is undeniable. Here are 14 of the best stills from BlacKkKlansman.