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Celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, Spike Lee‘s Do the Right Thing is still as relevant as ever. Set in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, the drama follows a group of unforgettable characters on the hottest day of the summer. To celebrate the anniversary, Lee has not only reunited with the cast, but has taken a stroll down Stuyvesant Avenue to reminisce about the on-location shoot.

Featuring Lee, actor Danny Aiello and production designer Wynn Thomas, as well as interviews with a number of others involved with the production, the 23-minute documentary — produced by Beats Music — is a fascinating watch. The first part features chats with resident as well as they discuss the impact of the film on the community before segueing to a block party held by the director in June and attended by Erykah Badu, Dave Chappelle, Mos Def, Wesley Snipes, Public Enemy, and more.

Check it out below (via The Verge), and if you missed it, watch a recent 25-minute discussion with Spike Lee and the cast of Do the Right Thing for its 25th anniversary:

What are your memories of watching Do the Right Thing?

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