Do the Right Thing: Film Guide

Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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Black History Month
1 October - 1 November

A film guide that looks at Do the Right Thing (1989), which sees racial tensions run high in Brooklyn on the hottest day of the year.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including film studies, citizenship, history and politics in addition to highlighting themes surrounding North American countries, law and order, racism and prejudice, life and death, friendships, film history, directors, community, and equality.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Film Studies
  • History
  • Politics

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