GREEN BOOK
Dr. Don Shirley is a world-class African-American pianist who’s about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation.
Awards:
Winner of 3 Academy Awards,
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali)
Best Original Screenplay
Golden Globe WinnerÂ
Best Musical/Comedy, Best Support Actor, Best Screenplay
Reviews:
“Mortensen and Ali both give fabulous performances in this feel-good road-trip drama that’s part buddy comedy, part history lesson, and part social commentary on friendship and race” Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media