Do the Right Thing
Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: heavy language, mild sexual content
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Is "Do the Right Thing" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Do the Right Thing" is "Moderate" (35/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Do the Right Thing" has ideological presence rated "Heavy". This is opinion backed by evidence, not a verdict: one cited example is “Buggin' Out, an activist, demands that Sal, a pizzeria owner, replace the photos of white idols on the wall with photos of Black idols.”. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 50/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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