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Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

Drama • R • 1989 • 2 hr
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7.7
IMDb
7.9

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.

Starring

Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito

Directed By

Spike Lee

Written By

Spike Lee

Attributes

DarkWatch By Myself

Genre

Drama

Release Date

July 21, 1989

User Reviews

Tommy Hadley
Tommy Hadley
A very impactful message contained in this film that will, unfortunately, continue to be relevant. Amazing performances & great characters.
Alexander
Alexander
Finally, a movie that shows me the true talents of Spike Lee!
Thomas
Thomas
It watches more like a theater production than a film, which adds a really unique viewing experience. A solid ‘good’ film imo
Connor
Connor
Could have been made today, this is a fun and insightful hang out movie until it’s suddenly not. Captures NYC’s beauty and pain perfectly
gsmarker
gsmarker
A true "must watch" film. Tho Spike Lee is the acting weak link here, he makes up for it in story and direction. Only the fashion has aged.
Pangy
Pangy
Classic film. This one is for the masses. BIBLE CINEMA
Jacob Bretzin
Jacob Bretzin
Honestly a slice of life masterpiece, probably one of the best movies ever
Joshua Tsopanarias
Joshua Tsopanarias
Really engaging all the way through, Spike Lee’s masterpiece is well acted and edited with a sharp and important message.
Stephen
Stephen
This is one of spike Lee’s best. It’s a prolific take on the human condition. A dark take on how easy it is to turn on each other. Deep C it
Gus Mather
Gus Mather
Troubling ambiguity in a setting that's aged like fine wine. Do the Right Thing subverts expectations quite well and leaves a strong mark.

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Ratings
308 (4%)
872 (11%)
3,486 (42%)
3,580 (43%)
7.7 – Based on 8.3k ratings
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Spike Lee Deals With Trouble At Sal's Pizzeria
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Spike Lee and Ruth E. Carter find color in the dark
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“How Come You Ain’t Got No Brothers Up on the Wall?” Scene in 4K HDR
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Spike Lee Live Conversation about DO THE RIGHT THING

Cast & Crew

Spike Lee
Spike
Lee
Danny Aiello
Danny
Aiello
Ossie Davis
Ossie
Davis
Ruby Dee
Ruby
Dee
Richard Edson
Richard
Edson
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo
Esposito
Spike Lee
Spike
Lee
Bill Nunn
Bill
Nunn
John Turturro
John
Turturro
Paul Benjamin
Paul
Benjamin
Frankie Faison
Frankie
Faison
Spike Lee
Spike
Lee

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