Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint
Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989297
Book • Nonfiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
1989
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint by Spike Lee and Lisa Jones offers a comprehensive exploration of the creation of the 1989 film Do the Right Thing. Through interviews, essays, and behind-the-scenes insights, the book captures the film’s cultural impact and the societal issues it addresses, focusing on community, race, and responsibility in Brooklyn, New York.
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Emotional
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Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint by Spike Lee and Lisa Jones is praised for its profound exploration of racial tension and vibrant community portrayal. Critics commend its insightful narratives and compelling photography. However, some note its limited analysis in contextual sections. Overall, it's a vivid documentation of Lee's impactful film, both enlightening and visually engaging.
Who Should Read Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint?
Readers who appreciate film studies, African American culture, and social justice would enjoy Do the Right Thing: A Spike Lee Joint. Fans of Making Movies by Sidney Lumet or The Film Criticism of Otis Ferguson may find it engaging as well.
386 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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297
Book • Nonfiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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