8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic racism and police brutality, portraying a violent uprising as a direct, albeit tragic, consequence of unaddressed injustice, aligning with progressive ideology.
The movie showcases a diverse cast reflecting a specific urban community, with roles authentically representing various racial and ethnic identities. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional identities through the portrayal of characters exhibiting racist attitudes and centers on themes of racial injustice and societal tensions.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through characters like Mother Sister, who serves as a moral compass and a source of community strength. Her faith is depicted with respect, representing a positive moral framework within the neighborhood.
Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' explores racial conflict and social issues within a diverse community. The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore offering no direct portrayal or engagement with queer identity within its narrative.
Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' primarily explores racial tensions and community dynamics in a Brooklyn neighborhood. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Do the Right Thing is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Do the Right Thing is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.2
9.3
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