View the Right Thing film and discussion series comes to the Library
August 6, 2019
It’s been 30 years since “Do the Right Thing,” a Spike Lee Joint, hit the big screen.
If ever there were a time to relive the hype, the time is now. Considered controversial at the time of its release in 1989, “Do the Right Thing” is a film that dives deep into issues centered on race, politics and what it means to “fight the power” of the establishment. Viewers of the film get to explore rich, cultural themes and experience hot-button issues from gentrification to socioeconomic nuances that are still relevant in today’s world.
The film, centered in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, tells the story of the hottest day of the year, when hatred, bigotry and tempers boil over into physical violence. This film, the first in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's "View the Right Thing" film and discussion series, stars Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Danny Aiello, Samuel L. Jackson and more.
During the film series, attendees will have the opportunity to explore both the work of Spike Lee and other filmmakers inspired by his work.
Please note that all screenings will take place at Beatties Ford Road Regional Library except for the first and final movies of the series which will be shown at Hickory Grove Library and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture respectively. The complete schedule for the series can be found here or as follows:
“Do the Right Thing” at 1 p.m. at Hickory Grove Library
2. Saturday, September 21, 2019
“Get on the Bus” at 1 p.m.
“School Daze” at 1 p.m.
4. Saturday, November 16, 2019
“Higher Learning” 1 p.m.
5. Saturday, December 21, 2019
“Boyz n the Hood” at 1 p.m.
“Eve’s Bayou” at 1 p.m.
7. Saturday, February 15, 2020
"Malcolm X" at 1 p.m. at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
All films in the series will be followed by discussion. Courteous and respectful dialogue is encouraged.
We look forward to “Viewing the Right Thing” with you!