Do the Right Thing
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"There it is, love and hate"
Overview
Written and directed by cinematic visionary Spike Lee, Do the Right Thing chronicles rising racial tensions in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Bed-Stuy (before all the posers and bedbugs moved in). Mookie (Spike Lee) works at the local Italian pizza joint owned by Sal (Danny Aiello), scraping together enough money to look after his girlfriend (Rosie Perez) and their son. Set on the hottest day of the year and set to one of the best soundtracks ever made (featuring strong jams from the likes of Public Enemy and Teddy Riley), this film is an explosive and sweltering classic.
35th anniversary
Why You Should See This Film
With tempers and temperatures running high it's the perfect time to revisit this classic 1989 story of a community in turmoil- as much as it's a snapshot of a very specific time and place, Do the Right Thing feels ripped from the headlines of today. Stuffed with memorable imagery, from Radio Raheem's iconic boombox as a symbol of resistance to an audacious riff on Night of the Hunter, the film balances righteous anger with stylistic flair and a powerful plea for understanding. Exploring race relations from multiple angles, this Spike Lee joint remains a powerful document of sizzling tension and gentrification multiple decades after its premiere.
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