Do the Right Thing
1989
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.
Director:
Spike Lee
Writers:
Spike Lee
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 21 wins & 19 nominations total
Production:
Spike Lee
Country:
United States
