"Do the Right Thing" Leaves Critics Confused
Spike Lee's new movie, about a neighborhood's response to the murder of a black man, climaxes in a violent ending that many believe sends an ambiguous message about race relations in the U.S. Lee disagrees, and tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that the movie's intent is clear.
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The Stride Stylings of Marcia Ball
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The 100th Anniversary of the Bra
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