"Green Book" was inspired by a true friendship and won three Academy awards. 2018. PG-13. 2hrs 10min.
Bouncer Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga is hired by African-American musician Dr. Don Shirley to chauffer him around the Jim Crow South in 1962 for an eight-week concert tour. The mismatched men form a friendship as Tony learns first-hand the racism Don must endure to perform. Released in 2018. Green Book stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali and won 3 Academy Awards in 2019 - Best Motion Picture, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Mahershala Ali), and Best Original Screenplay. Rated PG-13. 2hrs 10min.
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Art / Film / Music |
TAGS: | Movie | Black History Month | African American Heritage |
