The film received generally positive reviews . On Rotten Tomatoes the film scored an 87 % rating , based on reviews from 42 critics . Critic Roger Ebert gave the film a perfect four star rating , stating " What makes Get on the Bus extraordinary is the truth and feeling that go into its episodes " . Todd McCarthy at '' Variety '' praised the film calling it " A vital regeneration of a filmmaker 's talent as well as a bracing and often very funny dramatization of urgent sociopolitical themes " and he called the film " Spike Lee 's most satisfying work since '' Do the Right Thing . '' " The film was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival where it won an Honourable Mention
47th Berlin International Film Festival
47th Berlin International Film Festival
Get on the Bus