Inspired by a True Friendship

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. Marinov, Mike Hatton, P.J. Byrne, Von Lewis

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"So if I'm not black enough and if I'm not white enough, and not man enough, then tell me, Tony, what am I?" - Dr. Don Shirley

Why watch this? In a country divided by race, we just need to rub elbows to find our common ground.

Plot Summary: In 1962, a working-class Italian-American bouncer named Tony "Lip" Vallelonga is hired to drive renowned African-American classical pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour through the Deep South. Facing widespread racial segregation and prejudice, they must rely on "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to navigate safe havens for Black travelers. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities, the two men form an unlikely bond and friendship as they confront adversity and learn from each other during their journey.

Dad's Preview:  This film was based on a true story, and won the Oscars for Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Mahersala). This thoroughly enjoyable film held my attention for every single second. The two lead characters could not be more different, yet their journey together carries the film forward to where we hope it goes. In the end, both men emerge with a larger world-view and a lot more empathy.

Participant Media, DreamWorks Pictures, Innisfee Pictures, Cinetic Media,
Alibaba Pictures; Universal Pictures