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DO THE RIGHT THING (1989)

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Criterion Collection # 97

DVD Release Date: February 27, 2001

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Director: Costa-Gavras

Description:
The hottest day of the year explodes on-screen in this vibrant look at a day in the life of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast that includes Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn, Rosie Perez, and John Turturro, Spike Lee's powerful portrait of urban racial tensions sparked controversy while earning popular and critical praise.


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Do the Right Thing
by Roger Ebert
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Format: NTSC

DVD Size: 7.88 + 7.62 GB -- Exact Untouched Copy

Runtime (main feature): 120 minutes

Type: Color

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 | Anamorphic

Sound (main feature): French

Subtitles: optional English


DIRECTOR-APPROVED DOUBLE-DISC SPECIAL EDITION:

# New widescreen digital transfer, enhanced for 16:9 televisions and approved by cinematographer Ernest Dickerson.
# Dolby Digital surround and PCM stereo soundtracks.
# Audio commentary by director Spike Lee, Dickerson, production designer Wynn Thomas, and actor Joie Lee.
# New video introductions by Spike Lee.
# St. Clair Bourne�s 60-minute documentary The Making of 'Do the Right Thing'.
# Spike Lee and line producer John Kilik revisit the film's Bed-Stuy locations.
# Public Enemy's video for 'Fight the Power,' directed by Spike Lee.
# The 1989 Cannes Film Festival press conference with Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, and Joie Lee.
# Spike Lee's behind-the-scenes footage, from rehearsal to wrap.
# Original storyboards for the riot sequence.
# New video interview with editor Barry Brown.
# Theatrical trailer and TV spots.
# English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.
# Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition.


Studio: Criterion

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