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Jun 18, 2026 1 hr 52 min

Do The Right Thing (1989)

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On this episode, we dive into Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, a movie that somehow feels like it’s baked into America’s bloodstream. We’re talking oppressive heat, blaring boom boxes, and one summer day that turns a Brooklyn block into a pressure cooker for race, rage, and “doing the right thing.” Is Bugging Out just an early version of cancel culture, or is he the only one calling out a broken system? Did Mookie actually do the right thing when he threw that trash can, and who’s really responsible for Radio Raheem’s death? Is the true villain the cops, Sal, the neighborhood… or the heat itself that pushes everybody past their breaking point? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:00 - Critical and fan reviews •0:15:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:37 :00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can’t play anywhere else! at checkout. **NordVPN- Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com **FABLETICS- Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused **LITTLE SLEEPIES- If you’re expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps. **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad.

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