July 24, 2025
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...
July 19, 2025
BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) – AFI Movie Club
Starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree and founding American Film Institute Vice-Chair Sidney Poitier opposite Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee, BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) also marked the screen legend’s celebrated directorial debut. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BUCK AND THE PREACHER. Where to stream BUCK AND THE PREACHER BUCK AND THE...
March 3, 2025
A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted by Lorraine Hansberry from her stage play of the same name and named by AFI among most inspiring films of all time, A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961) chronicles the quintessentially American story of a struggling family combatting broken and deferred dreams. Directed by Daniel Petrie – who served as deputy Chair of the...
April 12, 2022
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...
January 14, 2022
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...
January 10, 2022
AFI Movie Club Tribute to Sidney Poitier: A RAISIN IN THE SUN
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, adapted by Lorraine Hansberry from her stage play of the same name, chronicles the quintessentially American story of a struggling family combatting broken and deferred dreams. The film stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Sidney Poitier and was ranked #65 on AFI’s 100 YEARS… 100 CHEERS list of the most...
January 9, 2022
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...
June 22, 2020
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…
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