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affected by the changes that have taken place in these areas that govern our lives. People like Spike Lee realize that America has changed but he knows we still have a long road to travel in order to even the playing field dividing the races in this country. In a speech delivered in nineteen ninety-six in San Francisco, Spike Lee says, "Growing up in this country, the rich culture I saw in my neighborhood, in my family - I didn't see that on television or on the movie screen. It was always my ambition that if I was successful I would try to portray a truthful portrait of African Americans in this country, negative and positive. I've never really tried to get in that hole where everything has to be 100%, - because I think that it's not necessarily true - and it's definitely not dramatic having the subject, the characters in your film be 100% angelic, and god-like" (1996). .
In the film, Do The Right Thing, Spike Lee was faced with several issues surrounding the production, the cast, and the script for the film. Spike Lee decided that he would present this film in terms of how life actually exists as opposed to the present positive images of what looks good. He was criticized for the many racial stereotypes presented in the film. I agree with the way Spike Lee made this movie. I believe he crossed a line by showing the reality of a typical way of life and what really happens with the black underclass in this area of New York City. Spike Lee overwhelmingly gave you a good look at the how sex, age, race, work, health, and crime played key roles in the interpretation of the film. .
What role does a movie like, Do The Right Thing play in affecting my views, other people's views, and our behavior? Well, I can only state my opinion on that subject. I believe that we all are so fascinated and captivated by the advancements of technology developed for television, movies, music, and the Internet, that sometimes our views of .