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Green Book was released on November 16, 2018 in the United Stated and directed by Peter Farrelly. Green book tell us about two men who are forced to become friends during their journey on a concert tour in the racist, [[wikipedia:Jim_Crow_laws|'''Jim Crow-era South''']]. This movie based on true story, within the 1960s, performer (mucisian) Don Shirley played by [[wikipedia:Mahershala_Ali|''Mahershala Ali'']] and extreme guy/chauffeur Tony Lip played by [[wikipedia:Viggo_Mortensen|''Viggo Mortensen'']] are complete opposites. Shirley could be a highly-educated African-American who lives over Carnegie Corridor playing classical music for gatherings of people. Lip, is an Italian-American from the Bronx who works in security but concurs to be Shirley's driver through the south.
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The Green Paper was released in the U.S. on November 16, 2018, and was directed by Peter Farrelly. The Green Book tells us that during a concert tour in the era of racist '''[[wikipedia:Jim_Crow_laws|Jim Crow-era South]]''', two men were forced to become friends. This film is based on a true story. In the 1960s, the performer (Musician) Don Shirley played by ''[[wikipedia:Mahershala_Ali|Mahershala Ali]]'' was completely opposite to the extreme guy/driver Tony Lip played by ''[[wikipedia:Viggo_Mortensen|Viggo Mortensen]]''. Shirley may be a highly educated African-American who lives on the Carnegie Corridor and plays classical music for people gatherings. Lip is an Italian-American from the Bronx. He works in the security department but agreed to become Shirley's driver in the south.
  
 
Green Book received several nomination and winning awards including Best Picture, Actor in a supporting role for Mahershala Ali, and Original screenplay for Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly as the winner<ref>https://envelope.latimes.com/awards/titles/green-book/</ref>
 
Green Book received several nomination and winning awards including Best Picture, Actor in a supporting role for Mahershala Ali, and Original screenplay for Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly as the winner<ref>https://envelope.latimes.com/awards/titles/green-book/</ref>
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
 
[[File:8u02 d019 03510r-h 2019-928x523.jpg|thumb|left|Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in the Green Book]]
 
[[File:8u02 d019 03510r-h 2019-928x523.jpg|thumb|left|Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in the Green Book]]
In the early 1962 a Modern York City bouncer Straight to the point "[[wikipedia:Tony_Lip|''Tony Lip'']]" Vallelonga is looking for modern business after his club is closed for redesigns and eventually landing an interview as a driver for "Doc" [[wikipedia:Don_Shirley|''Don Shirley'']], Tony only did not know before meeting Dr. Shirley that the Dr. refers to his multiple Ph.D.s, and that he is a classically trained pianist (the head of the popular music playing Don Shirley Trio) instead of a physician, but arguably most importantly that he is a well educated, wealthy and refined black man.  
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In early 1962, a modern New York City bodyguard pointed at "''[[wikipedia:Tony_Lip|Tony Lip]]''" Vallelonga (Tony Lip) Vallelonga, who closed his club for a redesign and eventually became a "Doctor" ''[[wikipedia:Don_Shirley|Don Shirley]]'' ( When the driver of Doc Don Don Shirley was interviewed, Tony just didn’t know that before meeting with Dr. Shirley, he was referring to his multiple Ph.Ds, and that he was a classically trained pianist (the head of the popular music playing Don Shirley Trio), not a doctor, but arguably the most important thing is that he is a well-educated, wealthy and refined black man.  
  
Their first meeting does not go well, as the flippant, uncultured conduct of Tony contrasts with the sophisticated, reserved manner of Don. Don, however, ultimately hires Tony on the strength of the word of others as during an eight-week concert tour through the [[wikipedia:Deep_South|Deep South]], he wants someone who can help him stay out of trouble. They're embarking on arrangements to go home on Christmas Eve.
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Their first meeting didn't go smoothly, because Tony's indiscreet, uncultured manners contrasted sharply with Don's refined and conservative attitude. However, Don finally hired Tony on the basis of other people's words, because during the eight-week "''[[wikipedia:Deep_South|Deep South]]''" concert tour, he hoped someone could help him out of trouble. They are making arrangements to go home on Christmas Eve.
  
Tony gets a copy of the Green Book from Don's Record Studio: a guide for black travelers to find safe havens in the racist South. In the [[wikipedia:Midwestern_United_States|'''Midwest''']], they begin the tour before eventually moving further south. Tony and Don argue over their differences, as Tony feels awkward to be expected to behave properly, while Don is disgusted by Tony's behaviors.In spite of that, Tony finds himself fascinated by Don's piano ability, and increasingly disgusted by the racist treatment that he gets from the hosts when he's not on stage. After a bar incident leads to a group of white men threatening Don's life, Tony rescues him by threatening to pull a gun on him. He's instructing Don not to leave without him for the rest of the tour.
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Tony obtained a copy of "Green Book" from Don's Record Studio: This is a guide for black travelers to find a safe haven in the racist South. In the ''[[wikipedia:Midwestern_United_States|Midwest]]'', they started touring and then eventually moved south. Tony and Don argue about the difference between them, because Tony feels that his behavior is awkward, and Don is disgusted by Tony's behavior, but Tony nevertheless I found myself fascinated by Don's piano performance, and increasingly disgusted by his treatment of racism he got from the host when he was not on stage. After a bar incident caused a group of white men to threaten Don's life, Tony threatened to shoot him to rescue him. He instructed Don not to leave him on the next journey.
  
 
==Controversy==
 
==Controversy==
The movie has been criticized by some for "white savior" and negatives stereotypes of African-Americans.There have also been reports that Shirley's character in the film is actually there to help Vallelonga become a better person, rendering Shirley's character a "Magical Negro" stereo. However Kareem Abdul Jabbar said "The film is much more effective from Tony’s point of view because the audience that might be most changed by watching it is the white audience. When black people see a movie about historical racism like Nate Parker’s ''[[wikipedia:The_Birth_of_a_Nation_(2016_film)|The Birth of a Nation]]'' or Steve McQueen’s ''[[wikipedia:12_Years_a_Slave_(film)|12 Years a Slave]]'', we know exactly what kind of horrific cruelty we’re going to witness"<ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kareem-abdul-jabbar-truth-green-book-controversy-1175540</ref>
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This film has been criticized for the ''"white savior"'' and negative image of African Americans. There are also reports that Shirley’s role in the movie is actually helping Vallelonga to become better, making Shirley’s role a ''"magic black man."'' stereo. But Kareem Abdul Jabbar said: “From Tony’s point of view, the effect of this movie is much better, because watching this movie may change the audience for white people. When black people see a history about race Ideological films, such as Nate Parker’s ''[[wikipedia:The_Birth_of_a_Nation_(2016_film)|The Birth of a Nation]]'' or Steve McQueen’s ''[[wikipedia:12_Years_a_Slave_(film)|12 Years of Slaves]]'', we know exactly What kind of horror and cruelty we will witness"<ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kareem-abdul-jabbar-truth-green-book-controversy-1175540</ref>
  
 
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[[Category:Black Racism in Drama Movies]]
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[[Category:Black-Targeted Racism in Drama Movies]]

Latest revision as of 06:38, 15 March 2021

Green Book poster

The Green Paper was released in the U.S. on November 16, 2018, and was directed by Peter Farrelly. The Green Book tells us that during a concert tour in the era of racist Jim Crow-era South, two men were forced to become friends. This film is based on a true story. In the 1960s, the performer (Musician) Don Shirley played by Mahershala Ali was completely opposite to the extreme guy/driver Tony Lip played by Viggo Mortensen. Shirley may be a highly educated African-American who lives on the Carnegie Corridor and plays classical music for people gatherings. Lip is an Italian-American from the Bronx. He works in the security department but agreed to become Shirley's driver in the south.

Green Book received several nomination and winning awards including Best Picture, Actor in a supporting role for Mahershala Ali, and Original screenplay for Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly as the winner[1]

Plot

Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in the Green Book

In early 1962, a modern New York City bodyguard pointed at "Tony Lip" Vallelonga (Tony Lip) Vallelonga, who closed his club for a redesign and eventually became a "Doctor" Don Shirley ( When the driver of Doc Don Don Shirley was interviewed, Tony just didn’t know that before meeting with Dr. Shirley, he was referring to his multiple Ph.Ds, and that he was a classically trained pianist (the head of the popular music playing Don Shirley Trio), not a doctor, but arguably the most important thing is that he is a well-educated, wealthy and refined black man.

Their first meeting didn't go smoothly, because Tony's indiscreet, uncultured manners contrasted sharply with Don's refined and conservative attitude. However, Don finally hired Tony on the basis of other people's words, because during the eight-week "Deep South" concert tour, he hoped someone could help him out of trouble. They are making arrangements to go home on Christmas Eve.

Tony obtained a copy of "Green Book" from Don's Record Studio: This is a guide for black travelers to find a safe haven in the racist South. In the Midwest, they started touring and then eventually moved south. Tony and Don argue about the difference between them, because Tony feels that his behavior is awkward, and Don is disgusted by Tony's behavior, but Tony nevertheless I found myself fascinated by Don's piano performance, and increasingly disgusted by his treatment of racism he got from the host when he was not on stage. After a bar incident caused a group of white men to threaten Don's life, Tony threatened to shoot him to rescue him. He instructed Don not to leave him on the next journey.

Controversy

This film has been criticized for the "white savior" and negative image of African Americans. There are also reports that Shirley’s role in the movie is actually helping Vallelonga to become better, making Shirley’s role a "magic black man." stereo. But Kareem Abdul Jabbar said: “From Tony’s point of view, the effect of this movie is much better, because watching this movie may change the audience for white people. When black people see a history about race Ideological films, such as Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation or Steve McQueen’s 12 Years of Slaves, we know exactly What kind of horror and cruelty we will witness"[2]

Reference