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Do the Right Thing (1989)

March 19

Poster for the movie "Do the Right Thing"

Salvatore “Sal” Fragione (Danny Aiello) is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito), 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. Commissioned by Grant L. (10/9/22).

Release date: July 21, 1989 (USA)
Director: Spike Lee
Screenplay: Spike Lee
Box office: 37.3 million USD
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, MORE
Budget: 6 million USD, 6.5 million USD

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