Drama and Comedy in “Do the Right Thing”
Words: 665 Pages: 2 5218Spike Lee's film, "Do The Right Thing," set in the summer of 1989, offers a poignant exploration of racial tensions in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The film unfolds over one of the hottest days of the year, amplifying the simmering conflict between the local black community and the Italian American and Korean American business owners. This essay examines the film's portrayal of racism and its repercussions, arguing that Lee masterfully employs mise-en-scène to highlight the destructive power of racial animosity and […]