Do The Right Thing: 35th Anniversary- The Original Spike Lee Joint
Quick Take: While not Spike Lee’s directorial debut, it does feel like his arrival. Lee fans will always remember what came before, but this was lee making his typical statement and socially conscious movie and getting Oscar recognition. Many feel this is still his best work, and they are justified in feeling that. it is hard to watch this movie today, and think of how violence plagues us just like this today. the emotional resonance of this film, and a real life event like George Flloyd’s murder cannot be understated, but lee could not have known that he could have made this film today, and it would be just as relevant. For more, check out the video.
