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Do the Right Thing (1989)

1 rating: 5.0

African American Cinema movie directed by Spike Lee

Spike Lee's incendiary look at race relations in America, circa 1989, is so colorful and exuberant for its first three-quarters that you can almost forget the terrible confrontation that the movie inexorably builds toward.Do the Right Thingis a joyful, … see full wiki

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

Director: Spike Lee

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It Reveals The Evils Of Prejudice

Jan 23, 2001

by Glennster2008
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This movie is really special. Each character is depicted in a unique way with his good points, faults, and prejudices. This movie shows that some people are diplomatic while others are extremely close minded. Each personreacts to a situation in his own way. Whereas Spike Lee's character is somewhat laid back, he tries to be diplomatic especially when dealing with Buggin' Out Bill who is all about anarchy. Sweet Dick Willy and his cronies stick to their own kind and are a bit ignorant but try to be accepting of all people and don't want to cause any trouble. The old couple each try to do what is right but each have quirks to their own style. The mother sister(Ruby Lee) seems to want goodness for her neighborhood. Yet she applauds the burning on Sal's Pizzeria. And then there is Sal and his sons. Sal just wants to run his business with pride and dignity with minimal resistance from those around him. One son wants to escape from an envirnment where he feels persecuted whreas the other son wants to try to understand the dominant culture around him. I could go on about all the other characters such as the self righteous Radio Raheem or Spike Lee's respectful sister, Jade but this is a movie worthy of multiple viewings due to its depth and message. Just try to overlook an overindulgence of cursing. I can for the most part.

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