Reacting to 'Green Book' being named Best Picture at Oscars 2019, 'BlacKkKlansman' director Spike Lee said, "I thought I was courtside at the [Madison Square] Garden and the [referee] made a bad call." Lee was reportedly seen trying to leave the room when 'Green Book' was announced the winner. Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' was also nominated in the Best Picture category.