The character Sal from the movie Do The Right Thing is played by Danny Aiello. He is an Italian-American pizzeria owner in Brooklyn, New York. Sal is a hardworking man who loves his business and takes pride in it. He is also a loving father and husband, and is respected by the people in his neighborhood. Despite his good intentions, Sal's stubbornness and refusal to change with the times leads to a conflict with the African-American community.