28 April, 2022

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What kind of film is do the graffiti which is one of the 5

right thing? components of hip-hop.
Do the right thing was directed by Spike Is it a commercial film?
Lee a famous African- American Spike lee is an aueteur as his film is
filmmaker well known for his politically to spread a message about
controversial films. It came out in 1989 inequality and racism instead of
and the techniques, such as mise en trying to make a profit. Spike Lee
scene and cinematography, effectively was able to show this at radio
show the segregation and deterioration Raheem's death as the camera is
of black lives in America. positioned on the sidewalk where
he falls to show how heavily he has
An example of the mise en scene is fell the the brutality of the
when Spike Lee put graffiti of 'Dump segregation. After this us as the
Koch' in the background visible enough audience start to question what is
for people to notice the hidden detail. happening as more conflict builds
Koch was mayor of New York city in up and we have to choose who we
1978-1989 and was replaced by an support- the main characters we
African- American mayor. Koch was have been following, those effected
disliked by the African- American by the violence.
groups because of his laws against
 Who was Micheal Stewart?
Biography:
Micheal Stewart was born May 9th
1958 and was a well known artist in
the African-American community.
But, on september 15th 1983 he was
arrested for graffitiing the Brooklyn-
bound platform (train station), He
was also arrested for illegal possesion
of marijuana, but as he was arrested
he attempted to run away/ avoid
arrest and so was hog tied and
beaten by the officer as he screamed
"Oh God, someone help me". Many
people witnessed his screams until
theuy stopped as he was beaten
unconscious. Stewart died on
September 28, 1983, thirteen days
after his arrest from the results of his
arrest.
How does Spike Lee represent key historical figures?
Spike Lee's film 'Do the right thing' was intended to bring the attention
of racism into his films and make people think/ stop the current
political and social racism that occurs. Radio Raheem;s death is a
tribute to Micheal Stewarts as it is a replication of what happened. After
his death the characters mention Micheal Stewart, reminding us that
these events happen regulary. Spike Lee continues to comment about
the inequality and violence through his films and interviews today and
reminds us that history will repeat itself unless we do something (E.g
Micheal Stewart, Radio Raheem, George Floyd).

Da mayor is shown to have a pacifistic view point similar to Martin

Luther King Jr as they both believed violence was never the answer. Da
mayor is a kind hearted individual who helps everyone in the
community no matter how negative they are about him.