Cinqué Lee

Cinqué Lee’s latest film as writer-director, the coming-of-age thriller Last Ride, is now available on digital. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lee is a highly accomplished filmmaker and storyteller with over 35 years of experience in independent and narrative cinema. Renowned for a unique creative voice that explores complex human relationships and gritty urban narratives, Lee has defined his career through high-level artistic exchanges with a diverse roster of icons, including Joe Strummer, Iggy Pop, Paddy McAloon, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Matthew Barney, Tim Pope, Todd Oldham, and Jim Jarmusch. A versatile artist with deep technical and creative expertise, Lee is a prolific writer of feature films and shorts focusing on authentic dialogue and expert narrative pacing.

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A Rare Alignment of Friendship: Notes on Last Ride

By Cinqué Lee | March 17, 2026

A Rare Alignment of Friendship: Notes on Last Ride

Writer-director Cinqué Lee reveals the deeply personal story that inspired his new film, the coming-of-age survival drama Last Ride.