FILM IN FOCUS: Do the Right Thing

In this climactic sequence from Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee, 1989), the mise-en-scène of Sal’s pizzeria explodes with significance.

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Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from Do the Right Thing, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

Question 1.

Which are the key features—props, costumes, lighting, or some other element—of this sequence, and why are they important?

Question 2.

Consider the significance of the photos on the "wall of fame." How would you describe their material relationship to Radio Raheem’s boom box? How does the showdown between the two utilize very different conceptions of space?

FILM IN FOCUS: Do the Right Thing

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