Kim Basinger surprised viewers at the 1990 Academy Awards by taking a risk onstage to spotlight a film she believed was overlooked, touching off a private reaction from the director in the audience. Read on to discover the full story!
While presenting one of the Best Picture nominees, Basinger paused to note that among great films that year one important movie was missing from the list and named Do the Right Thing as deserving recognition for its honesty and impact.