Do the Right Thing

DO THE RIGHT THING Sal Fragione owns a pizzeria in Brooklyn, where the Wall of Fame features only Italian celebrities. A neighborhood local, Buggin’ Out, argues that a business in a Black neighborhood should also honor Black icons, but Sal refuses. The wall becomes a symbol of exclusion, and as more people take sides, tensions escalate. Craig and Elizabeth talk about racial tensions, boom box culture, the Winter Olympics and the movie “Do the Right Thing” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:15 Craig and Elisabeth talk about the Winter Olympics and the smell of death. Not in that order. 16:05 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Do the Right Thing." 1:05:42 Recasting 1:26:44 Double Feature 1:28:32 Final Thoughts 1:32:55 A preview of next week's episode "The Third Man." Next week, Mystery March kicks off with the all-time classic "The Third Man."