DO THE RIGHT THING
"DO THE RIGHT THING" --- (1989) ---
MY THOUGHTS:
This movie impressed me when I first saw it and it still does. It has a compelling story and an amazing cast; some of whom were "discovered" by the young filmmaker and went on to enjoy successful careers. Others in the cast were already seasoned screen actors and their contribution was palpable. Definitely worth the watch!
SYNOPSIS:
"Salvatore "Sal" Fragione 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:
Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Rosie Perez, John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee and Bill Nunn
This movie impressed me when I first saw it and it still does. It has a compelling story and an amazing cast; some of whom were "discovered" by the young filmmaker and went on to enjoy successful careers. Others in the cast were already seasoned screen actors and their contribution was palpable. Definitely worth the watch!
SYNOPSIS:
"Salvatore "Sal" Fragione 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:
Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Rosie Perez, John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee and Bill Nunn
SCREENPLAY:
Spike Lee
DIRECTOR:
Spike Lee
AWARDS & OTHER HONORS:
It was nominated for twenty-nine (29) awards, from various entities, and won eighteen (18) of them.
In 1989 t was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry at The Library of Congress.
Spike Lee
DIRECTOR:
Spike Lee
AWARDS & OTHER HONORS:
It was nominated for twenty-nine (29) awards, from various entities, and won eighteen (18) of them.
In 1989 t was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry at The Library of Congress.
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