Do the Right Thing

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.

Tagline

“It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Spike Lee

Original Language

EN

What is Do the Right Thing about?

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.

Who directed Do the Right Thing?

Do the Right Thing was directed by Spike Lee.

When was Do the Right Thing released?

Do the Right Thing was released on June 14, 1989.

How long is Do the Right Thing?

Do the Right Thing has a runtime of 2h 0m.

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