Soul-Crushing Movie Deaths That Gave You Trust Issues

Radio Raheem, Do the Right Thing

The death of Radio Raheem is the prediction of a full-on race war in Spike Lee's 1989 comedy-drama. Named after the radio he carries, Radio Raheem is wrongfully killed by the police after a fight breaks out in a local pizza place that was owned by a racist man. This topical film captures the plight of the young black man in urban communities perfectly. 

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  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • The Dark Knight made more money in its first six days in the US than Batman Begins made in its entire domestic run.
  • Viggo Mortensen had no intention of working on The Lord of the Rings until his son begged him to do it.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.