Content & Trigger Warnings for Do the Right Thing (1989)
2 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Do the Right Thing (1989) contains 2 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Police brutality.
The most severe warning is for Police brutality (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racism depicted or discussed. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Police brutality | 5/5 | Depicted | A Black man is killed by police in a chokehold, a pivotal and graphic scene that drives the film's climax. |
Identity & Discrimination
Violence & Physical Harm
5/5Depicted
A Black man is killed by police in a chokehold, a pivotal and graphic scene that drives the film's climax.
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