Do the Right Thing
- Drama
Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
Do the Right Thing is Spike Lee's landmark 1989 drama about racial tension in a Brooklyn neighborhood, centered on a dispute over a pizzeria's wall of fame. The film examines systemic racism and community conflict through the lens of one hot summer day, becoming a seminal work in American cinema.
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Danny AielloSal
Ossie DavisDa Mayor
Ruby DeeMother Sister
Richard EdsonVito
Giancarlo EspositoBuggin Out
Bill NunnRadio Raheem
John TurturroPino
Paul BenjaminML
Frankie FaisonCoconut Sid
Robin HarrisSweet Dick Willie
Joie LeeJade
Miguel SandovalOfficer Ponte
Rick AielloOfficer Long
John SavageClifton
Samuel L. JacksonMister Señor Love Daddy
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When was Do the Right Thing released?
The film was released on June 14, 1989.
Who directed Do the Right Thing?
Spike Lee directed, wrote, and starred in the film.
What is the movie about?
The story follows a conflict in a Brooklyn neighborhood when Buggin' Out challenges Sal, an Italian pizzeria owner, to display black actors on his Wall of Fame instead of only Italian actors, sparking a broader conversation about racism and representation.
Where can I watch Do the Right Thing?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and for digital purchase; check your local streaming service for current availability.
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