Green Book (2018)
“Green Book” is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. The film is inspired by the true story of a 1962 tour of the Deep South by African American pianist Don Shirley and Italian American bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga, who served as Shirley’s driver and bodyguard.
The movie stars Viggo Mortensen as Tony Lip and Mahershala Ali as Don Shirley. It explores the friendship that develops between the two characters as they navigate the racial tensions and prejudices of the era. “Green Book” delves into themes of race, class, and the power of human connection.
“Green Book” had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2018, where it won the People’s Choice Award. It was then theatrically released in the United States on November 16, 2018, by Universal Pictures. The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $321 million worldwide.
