Do the Right Thing (1989)

Racist Stereotypes

Mookie (Spike Lee) calls Pino (John Turturro) on his hurtful racism and other neighbors tell how they really feel about the other races.

Directed by Spike Lee.

Released in 1989 by Universal.

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  • primary-genre: Drama
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  • mood: Controversial
  • mood: Dark
  • setting: New York
  • setting: Pizzeria
  • setting: Neighborhood
  • theme: Aggression
  • theme: Disrespect
  • theme: Race
  • actor: Spike Lee
  • actor: John Turturro
  • director: Spike Lee
  • producer: Monty Ross
  • producer: Spike Lee
  • producer: Jon Kilik
  • cinematographer: Ernest R. Dickerson
  • editor: Barry Alexander Brown
  • costume-designer: Ruth E. Carter
  • production-designer: Wynn Thomas
  • role-name: Pino
  • role-name: Mookie
  • screenwriter: Spike Lee
  • year: 1989
  • studio: Universal