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DO THE RIGHT THING

United States | 1989 | Spike Lee

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Spike Lee’s rousing and stylish masterpiece is set in and around an Italian-American pizza shop in multicultural Brooklyn, NY. Racial tensions simmer and eventually boil over on one of the hottest days of summer. The great cast includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, Rosie Perez, John Turturro, and Lee himself. DCP. 120 min.

Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8. No passes or twofers.

Expanded Covid requirements: In 2022, all Cinematheque visitors will be required to show proof of Covid vaccination and a photo ID upon entering CIA. This is in addition to having their temperature taken via a touchless device and wearing a mask for the duration of their visit. Learn more under the "Vaccination Requirement: Visitors to CIA" section at cia.edu/covid. As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C.


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