Black Films Matter: Reassessing Spike Lee’s ‘Do the Right Thing’ in Post-Ferguson America

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    Abstract

    A critical reappraisal of Spike Lee's 1989 film, "Do the Right Thing" in the context of a post-Ferguson world where in police-civilian violence has reemerged as a key racial fault line.

    This is a digital, interactive article. It combines text with a digital appendix which employs visuals, music, and audio commentary to add new dimensions to it.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2016

    Keywords

    • film
    • history
    • Cinema
    • African American sulture
    • Black history
    • C20
    • Cultural history
    • Media

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