Green Book
Green Book tells the true story of the unlikely friendship of Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, who takes on a job as a chauffeur for Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world class African-American classical pianist. The pair embark on a two-month concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, relying on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that are safe for African-Americans to frequent. In the racially charged deep south they are confronted with bigotry, hypocrisy, humanity and humour.
A heart warming, emotional journey about two very different men who overcome their differences and pride to see past the things that divide them and change both their lives.
Awards:
- Winner- Best Motion Picture of the Year, Academy Awards 2019
- Winner- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Academy Awards 2019
- Winner- Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards 2019
- Winner- Best Screenplay, Motion Picture, Golden Globes 2019
- Winner- Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, Golden Globes 2019
- Winner- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy, Golden Globes 2019
- Winner- Best Supporting Actor, BAFTA 2019
‘Ali and Mortensen make a tremendously engaging odd couple’
★★★★ The Independent
‘Distinctive and amusing turns by Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali make Peter Farrelly’s first solo feature outing a lively and likable diversion’
The Hollywood Reporter