Events & Gatherings
Cinema at the Museum: Do the Right Thing
This July, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films that depict the summertime, along with all of its complexities. From obsession to revenge, and desperation to racial tension, these films present the heat and heightened intensity of summer and its potential for passion, justice, and camaraderie.
Friday, July 18, 7 PM
Film: Do the Right Thing
Director: Spike Lee
Year: 1989
Runtime: 120 minutes
Country: United States
Rating: 14A
Salvatore “Sal” Fragione is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood should showcase Black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin’ Out and other people in the neighbourhood, and tensions rise.
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
July 18 at 7:00PM–9:00PM
Where
SaskTel Theatre
July 18 at 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served. Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.