Movie

Do the Right Thing

★ 7.8/10 · 2,061 votes 1989 2h 0m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Danny Aiello Sal Ossie Davis Da Mayor Ruby Dee Mother Sister Richard Edson Vito Giancarlo Esposito Buggin Out Spike Lee Mookie