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Green Book streaming

2018 Movie United States Drama, Biography, Comedy 130 min Ages 12+
By: Peter Farrelly With: Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini

The setting is 1960’s New York, prior to the American Civil Rights Movement: Tony Lip is working as a bouncer in the Bronx. When the kind-hearted Italian-American gets an order to drive Dr. Don Shirley to the Southern States, he does not give it a second thought. Shirley, as eloquent as a poet and one of the world's best jazz pianists, is planning a concert tour from New York to the conservative South, where, however, segregation is still being practiced. In order to avoid any possible racist attacks, the two very different men stick to the "Negro Motorist Green Book", an annual guide for African Americans containing tips on motels, restaurants and gas stations... Brimming with humour, GREEN BOOK is the riveting story of that kind of friendship which comes to transcend the boundaries of race, education and class.

Filmium rating
82%

Festival Achievements

Zurich Film Festival 2018
Selections:
Selection

Mood

Humorous
Inspiring
Thoughtful
Touching

Cast & Crew

Peter Farrelly
Brian Hayes Currie
Nick Vallelonga
Linda Cardellini
Viggo Mortensen
Mahershala Ali

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Naturalistic
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Chronological
Linear

Pace

Engaging
Moderate
Steady

Soundtrack

1950S-1960S Songs
Eclectic
Jazz Soundtrack
Original Score
Period Music

Style

Biographical
Comedic
Dramatic

Time-Period

1960S
Jim Crow South

Central Conflict

Cultural Misunderstanding
Discrimination
Friendship Development
Personal Conflict
Racial Discrimination
Racism

Characters

African American Pianist
Dr. Don Shirley
Italian American Bouncer
Tony Lip

Ending

Bittersweet
Friendship Lasting
Hopeful
Reconciliatory
Warm Reconciliation

Historical Context

1960S America
Jim Crow Laws
Racial Segregation

Key Plot Points

Final Performance
Hotel Segregation
Racial Violence
Tour Through Jim Crow South

Plot

1960S America
Biographical
Friendship
Friendship Across Racial Divides
Racial Discrimination
Road Trip

Setting

1960S
Birmingham Alabama
Deep South
Midwest

Shooting Location

Birmingham
Deep South
Louisville
Midwest

Theme

Friendship
Personal Growth
Prejudice And Tolerance
Racial Reconciliation

Genre

Biographical
Comedy
Comedy-Drama
Drama
Historical

Audiences

Adults
Families
History Enthusiasts
Social Issues Viewers
Teens

Titles

Green Book
Zelenaja kniga
Zeljonaja kniga
グリーンブック:2018
幸福綠皮書

Awards

Academy Award For Best Picture
Best Original Screenplay
Best Supporting Actor

Box Office Success

$321 Million Worldwide
High International Gross
Surprise Hit

Critical Reception

69 Metacritic
77% Rotten Tomatoes
Positive Reviews

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

Audience Praise
Critic Praise

Reception

Academy Award Winner
Award-Winning
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2018
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