Do the Right Thing

Spike Lee was the producer, writer, and director of the 1989 American comedy-drama film Do the Right Thing. Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, and Samuel L. Jackson all star in it. Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez are making their feature film debuts. The plot centers on the simmering racial conflict between the neighborhood's African-American residents and the Italian-American proprietors of a nearby pizzeria, which leads to tragedy and bloodshed on a steamy July day.

Aiello's portrayal of Sal, the owner of the pizzeria, got nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards. The movie was a critical and financial success and received multiple honors. It is frequently ranked among the best movies of all time. The Library of Congress designated the movie as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" in 1999, and it was chosen for inclusion in the National Film Registry.

Duration: 115 mins

Year: 1989

Director: Spike Lee

Cast: Danny Aiello, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Ossie Davis