Spike Lee called out various film critics that he alleged told him that his 1989 film Do the Right Thing would spark riots when it premiered.
The legendary director went on to name two specific critics, David Denby and Joe Klein, as two of the more vocal people who believed Do the Right Thing would cause controversy. Lee reflected on the duo, alleging that the pair said that audiences should “hope to God that this doesn’t open in your neighborhood.”
He went on to note, “The struggle still continues. It’s not an even playing field. But we’re going to keep getting on.” Released in 1989, Do the Right Thing explores the racial tension in a Brooklyn neighborhood in the middle of the summer. The film was not only a commercial success when it premiered, but also a critical one. It received Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (
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