Do the Right Thing (1989)
It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Do the Right Thing |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 21, 1989 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, punk rock, radio transmission, chaos, police brutality, pizzeria, culture clash, italian american, hip-hop, restaurant critic, street war, heat |
FAQ
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.
When was Do the Right Thing released?
Do the Right Thing was released on Jul 21, 1989 (status: Released).
Who directed Do the Right Thing?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of Do the Right Thing?
Do the Right Thing has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 2,086 votes.