DO THE RIGHT THING (1989) Danny Aiello as Sal Aiello was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role of Sal, the owner of Sal's Famous Pizzeria where Mookie works. He becomes the center of controversy when customers demand he include a photo of a black celebrity on the wall alongside the pictures of famous Italians. Spike Lee orinally wanted Robert DeNiro to play Sal.
A smiling man is seated at a table with a neon sign in the background that reads "SALES" in red and yellow.
A smiling man is seated at a table with a neon sign in the background that reads "SALES" in red and yellow.