Salvatore "Sal" Fragione is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
Editor's Verdict
"While the movie includes a single reference to Christmas music (a key element in its thematic contrast), the setting, plot, and overall narrative structure are entirely disconnected from the Christmas season or holiday themes. The recognized 'Belief/Faith' element is thematic but not explicitly tied to traditional Christmas tenets."
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