The term CLOCKERS DIRECTOR is a reference to the 1995 crime drama film directed by Spike LEE. LEE, whose full name is Shelton Jackson LEE, is a three-letter acronym commonly known as 'LEE'. Spike LEE is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor who has been active in the film industry since the late 1980s. He is best known for his films Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), and Inside Man (2006).