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The hottest day of the year explodes onscreen 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. Criterion is proud to present Do the Right Thing in a new Director Approved special edition.

Supplements

Audio commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest 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

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