Free to watch film
Do the Right Thing is free to rent on several platforms all week and an online discussion will be held with director Spike Lee on his 1989 film about racism, protests, police brutality and a New York neighbourhood in turmoil.
Universal Pictures is offering the film for free through to Sunday on Amazon, Apple, Charter, Comcast, Google, Redbox, Vudu and several other platforms.
The American Film Institute will host the discussion with Lee on its YouTube channel.
The announcement does not directly mention recent worldwide protests brought on by the death of George Floyd, but AFI President Bob Gazzale said that the film “is a timeless and timely classic” and that Lee “has forever proven himself the voice for change that we need now more than ever.”
Do the Right Thing was nominated for two Academy Awards and is on the AFI’s list of 100 greatest films of all time.