Join us for a screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about racial tension, systemic inequality, community dynamics and the struggle for dignity and justice, as well as personal responsibility, prejudice, and the realities of urban life in “Do the Right Thing” (1989) from director Spike Lee.
Explore the language of cinema, watch movies in their original language, and practice your English-speaking skills through friendly moderated discussions at American Film Nights with America House Kyiv. Join us Tuesdays at 18:30 at America House Kyiv.
Participation is by pre-registration only. Learn more about our upcoming films and how to attend here.
Our next event will take place on March 3rd, at 18:30 at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.)
“Do the Right Thing” (1989)
This film looks at life in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district of Brooklyn on a hot summer Sunday. As he does everyday, Sal Fragione opens the pizza parlor he's owned for 25 years. The neighborhood has changed considerably in the time he's been there and is now composed primarily of African-Americans and Hispanics. His son Pino hates it there and would like nothing better than to relocate the eatery to their own neighborhood. For Sal however, the restaurant represents something that is part of his life and sees it as a part of the community. What begins as a simple complaint by one of his customers, Buggin Out — who wonders why he has only pictures of famous Italian-Americans on the wall when most of his customers are black — eventually disintegrates into violence as frustration seemingly brings out the worst in everyone.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 2h
Rating: R
All America House Kyiv events and activities are free. Please register yourself and anyone else planning to come with you by 12:00 PM on March 3rd so we can save you a seat.
Spots are limited, but if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be happy to see you at our other events.
Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv.