Green Book 130 mins

In his powerful foray into dramatic work as a feature director, Peter Farrelly helms the film, inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line.

When Frank Anthony Vallelonga, aka Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a New York City bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in The Bronx, is hired to drive and protect Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book – a travel guide to safe lodging, dining and business options for African Americans during the era of segregation and Jim Crow laws – to steer them to places where Shirley will not be refused service, humiliated, or threatened with violence.

Set against the backdrop of a country grappling with the valour and volatility of the Civil Rights Movement, two men will be confronted with racism and danger, and be comforted by generosity, kindness and humour. Together, they will challenge long-held assumptions, push past their seemingly insurmountable differences, and embrace their shared humanity. What begins as a two-month journey of necessity will establish a friendship that will endure for the rest of their lives.

NOMINATED FOR 5 ACADEMY AWARDS: Incl. Best Picture, Lead Actor (Viggo Mortensen), Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali), Original Screenplay

GOLDEN GLOBES ACHIEVEMENTS: WINNER: Best Motion Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali) and Best Screenplay; Nominated: Best Actor (Viggo Mortensen); Best Director (Peter Farrelly).

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