DO THE RIGHT THING film still

DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) – AFI Movie Club

Appearing on the 10th anniversary edition of the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest American films, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) explores racial tensions exacerbated by the summer heat in a New York neighborhood. An imperative work from iconic director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee, the film features cinematography from...
Grumpy Old Men Film Still - Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

GRUMPY OLD MEN (1993) – AFI Movie Club

Directed by AFI Alum Donald Petrie (AFI Class of 1981) and starring Walter Matthau and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Jack Lemmon, GRUMPY OLD MEN (1993) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – a moment marked not only as a milestone reteaming the original odd couple, but also for putting Wabasha, Minnesota, on the movie...
School Daze Film Still - Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito

SCHOOL DAZE (1988) – AFI Movie Club

Based on writer/director – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Spike Lee’s own experiences at Morehouse College, SCHOOL DAZE (1988) is music-filled dramedy that follows students at a historically Black college as they clash during homecoming weekend. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SCHOOL DAZE. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE...
Do the Right Thing Film Still - Spike Lee

DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) – AFI Movie Club

Appearing on the 10th anniversary edition of the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest American films, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) explores racial tensions exacerbated by the summer heat in a New York neighborhood. An imperative work from iconic director and 2011 AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee, the film features Public Enemy’s powerful...
The Defiant Ones Film Still - Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier

AFI Movie Club Tribute to Sidney Poitier: THE DEFIANT ONES

THE DEFIANT ONES was included on AFI’s 100 YEARS... 100 CHEERS list of the most inspiring films ever to grace the silver screen – and star Sidney Poitier received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1992. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream THE DEFIANT ONES THE DEFIANT ONES - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB...
No Way Out Film Still - Sidney Poitier

AFI Movie Club Tribute to Sidney Poitier: NO WAY OUT

NO WAY OUT, a 50s film noir, marked the feature film debut of AFI Life Achievement Award honoree and AFI Board of Trustees emeritus Sidney Poitier. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream NO WAY OUT NO WAY OUT - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global, virtual gathering...
School Daze Film Still - Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito

AFI Movie Club: SCHOOL DAZE

Based on writer/director Spike Lee’s own experiences at Morehouse College, SCHOOL DAZE (1988) is music-filled dramedy that follows students at a historically Black college as they clash during homecoming weekend. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream SCHOOL DAZE SCHOOL DAZE - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global,...
Do The Right Thing Film Still - Bill Nunn

AFI Movie Club: DO THE RIGHT THING

DO THE RIGHT THING appears on the 10th Anniversary Edition list of AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 MOVIES of the greatest American films. Public Enemy’s powerful call to action – “Fight the Power” – is ranked #40 on AFI’s list of the greatest movie songs of all time.  Watch John David Washington announce today’s film: Movie Trivia about…
DONATE

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER