Do The Right Thing| Cinematography + Editing + Sound Flashcards
key styles, features, movements, aesthetics etc.
From the onset of the film, what does the Dance part mean? And who dances?
Tina- Latino-American.
The scene features the song ‘Fight The Power’ which gives off a strong start to what Lee is insinuating his film is going to be like.
Costume- boxer > dancer, hoops- signify the African culture [gold].
Facial expressions- anger, determined- complimentary to the song.
Still in the opening scene dance break, what could the red wall connotate?
A connotation of anger and racism that could possibly be presented in the film later on.
What representations do we see in the opening scene?
Abled people- stutter- Smiley.
Italian-Americans- Vito, Pino, Sal.
“Da Mayor”- black slang.
What are some of the racist stereotypes said by Sal?
“Brotherhood”- commonly used by black people.
What is the sounds used in the opening scene?
Hip Hop> Jazz opening > Hip Hop
What are some of the lyrics that could be useful when talking about ‘Fight The Power’?
“Fight the power!”
“Most of my heroes don’t got no stamp”- referral to the black legends who have no place in recognition.
“Black and I am proud!”
“Can’t stand the heat!”
What would you call the aesthetic of the film?
Vibrancy, high-key lighting > hot summer day.
Pan-African colors > font.
