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Spike Lee produced, directed, wrote, and stars in Do the Right Thing, a powerful and poignant portrait of contemporary urban life.

The film looks at the hottest day in New York in one neighborhood (Bedford Stuy) and the relationships and behaviors of its residents. We have Lee himself as a pizza boy, Ossie Davis as a neighborhood drunk and Danny Aiello as the pizza store owner among many other characters. These characters have deep resentments, hatred and bigotry that, in this film, explode into violence.

Do the Right Thing is a cautionary tale that graphically depicts the racial hatred seething just beneath the surface in cities across the country. It is a scary and sad glimpse of the divisive bigotry that still remains an open wound on the soulscape of America.

Director: Spike Lee
Cast: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, John Turturro, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Lawrence
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Comedy

Do the Right Thing (1989) Criterion Collection 2019 edition
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2xBD50, 2xDVD9 | 1080p AVC, NTSC | 02:00:00 | 91.6 Gb + 15.1 Gb + 3% rec
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Extras:

DISC ONE

• Commentary – this vintage audio commentary features Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, production designer Wynn Thomas, and actor Joie Lee. It was recorded in 1995 and initially appeared on Criterion's LD release of Do the Right Thing.

• Behind the Scenes – presented here is vintage footage which Spike Lee and his brother, Cinque, shot during the pre-production of Do the Right Thing and at the block party after shooting was completed. Also included is a vintage introduction by which Spike recorded in 2000. In English, not subtitled. (58 min, 1080i).

• Deleted and Extended Scenes – presented here is a large collection of deleted and extended scenes. In English, not subtitled.

• The Riot Sequence – presented here are storyboards for the riot sequence from Do the Right Thing, plus an introduction by Spike Lee tat was recorded in 2000. In English, not subtitled. (17 min, 1080p).

• Trailer and 2 TV Spots – in English, not subtitled. (4 min, 1080i).

DISC TWO

• Making "Do the Right Thing" (1988) – this archival documentary chronicles the production history of Do the Right Thing. It was directed by St. Clair Bourne and produced by Spike Lee. It is presented with an introduction that was recorded by the director in 2000. New 2K remaster. In English, not subtitled. (61 min, 1080p).

• The One and Only "Do the Right Thing" – in this new program, New York City Council member Robert Cornegy Jr., writer and director Nelson George, filmmaker Darnell Martin, and assistant camera operator Darnell Martin discuss the period in which Do the Right Thing emerged and some of the key themes that define the film. The program was produced exclusively for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (32 min, 1080p).

• Cannes Press Conference – presented here is footage from the press conference that took place after Do the Right Thing was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989. The footage features Spike Lee and cast members Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Joie Lee, and Richard Edson. In English and French, with imposed English subtitles where necessary. (43 min, 1080i).

• Barry Alexander Brown – in this archival interview, editor Marry Alexander Brown recalls his first encounter with Spike Lee and their collaboration on Do the Right Thing. Also, there are some very good observations about the unique structure of the narrative. The interview was recorded in the summer of 2000. In English, not subtitled. (10 min, 1080i).

• Ruth E. Carter – in this new video interview, costumer designer Ruth E. Carter recalls Spike Lee's descriptions of the look he wanted Do the Right Thing to have and how it was defined by the clothes that the various characters wore. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (17 min, 1080p).

• Back to Bed-Stuy – in this archival program, Spike Lee and producer Jon Kilik return to the block in the Brooklyn neighborhood where Do the Right Thing was shot. The program was produced in 2000. In English, not subtitled. (5 min, 1080i).

• Twenty Years Later – this archival program was created after a twentieth-anniversary screening of Do the Right Thing in New York City in 2009. Spike Lee conducted a number of interviews with cast and crew members, including cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, actors Frankie Faison, Steve Park, Rosie Perez, and John Turturro, line producer Jon Kilik, and Chuck D (Public Enemy), amongst others. In English, not subtitled. (36 min, 1080i).

• Fight the Power – presented here is the original music video that Spike Lee directed for Public Enemy's hit Fight the Power. Also included is an introduction by the director from 2000, as well as a gallery of photographs.

• Spike's Last Word – this message from Spike Lee was recorded Criterion's DVD edition of Do the Right Thing in 2000. In English, not subtitled. (7 min, 1080i).

Do the Right Thing (1989) Criterion Collection 2001 edition
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2xDVD9 | NTSC 4:3 | 02:00:00 | 15.5 Gb + 3% rec
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Extras:

DISC ONE
* The Film
• Audio commentary by writer/director Spike Lee, his sister and actor Joie Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson and production designer Wynn Thomas

DISC TWO
• "Introduction to the supplements by Spike Lee" featurette (0:59)
• "Behind-the-Scenes" documentary, with introduction by Spike Lee (57:52)
• "The Making of Do the Right Thing" documentary, with introduction by Spike Lee (61:42)
• Interview with editor Barry Brown (9:36)
• Storyboards for "The Riot" sequence, with introduction by Spike Lee
• "1989 Cannes Film Festival press conference" featurette (42:17)
• "Back to Bed-Stuy" featurette (4:47)
• "Spike's Last Word" featurette (6:24)
• "Fight The Power" (Long Version) music video (7:14), with introduction by Spike Lee (3:41)
• Theatrical trailer (2:11)
• 2 TV spots (1:00)

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