November 20, 2024

37: (DO THE RIGHT THING)

1 hour 3 minutes

How do we navigate racial tensions amidst our differing and limited perspectives? In this next installment of our 'Politics' series, things heat up as we dive into the controversial Criterion film DO THE RIGHT THING. We discuss how director Spike Lee maintains a balance between objectivity and subjectivity in portraying diverse characters. And throughout the conversation, we seek to find common ground amidst our differing perspectives on what it means to do the right thing.

Introduction (0:00)

Why We Chose DO THE RIGHT THING (0:34)

Character Development on Unstable Foundations (7:33)

Escalating Tensions (21:12)

Did Mookie Do the Right Thing? (31:52)

Race and Doing the Right Thing: Two Perspectives (45:42)

Conclusion (1:02:44)

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