2014 is the 25th year anniversary of Spike Lee’s terrific film, “Do The Right Thing”, 1989. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the event with the writer-director and members of the cast at two special screenings in LA on June 27, at the Bing Theater, and in Brooklyn on June 29 at BAM.
Director Lee has made so many films since 1989, but, “Do” is his most celebrated film so far – it’s included on the American Film Institute list of the 100 best movies of all time. Shot in Brooklyn, NY in 9 weeks, the movie tells the story of a hot day in Bed’Stuy, when pent up anger and over boiling resentment combusts into violence in a matter of minutes.
The stellar cast includes Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, Rosie Perez, Martin Lawrence (film debuts for both Rosie and Martin).
“Do the Right Thing” – 25 years (amazing how time flies )