Do The Right Thing

Spike Lee's third writing/directing effort may not feel as volatile as it did when it came out in 1989--some reactionary journalists actually believed that it might incite riots--but this warts/all look at race in America as it affects one Bed-Stuy block on the hottest day of the year still packs a tremendous punch. Bolstered by an outstanding cast--Ruby Dee's regal grace, Richard Edson's incomparable wince, Giancarlo Esposito's high-top fade, Samuel L. Jackson's voice--and cinematographer Er...[MORE] By (Bret McCabe)