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Plot
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
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Cast
Viggo Mortensen
Tony Lip
Mahershala Ali
Dr. Don Shirley
Linda Cardellini
Dolores
Sebastian Maniscalco
Johnny Venere
Dimiter D. Marinov
Oleg
Mike Hatton
George
P.J. Byrne
Record Exec
Joe Cortese
Gio Loscudo
- MA
Mary Agnes Nixon
Copa Coat Check Girl
Von Lewis
Bobby Rydell
- JS
Jon Sortland
Rydell Band Leader
Don Stark
Jules Podell
Anthony Mangano
Copa Bouncer Danny
Paul Sloan
Copa Maitre D' Carmine
Quinn Duffy
Mikey Cerrone
Seth Hurwitz
Johnny Randazzo
- HG
Hudson Galloway
Nick Vallelonga
Gavin Foley
Frankie Vallelonga
Iqbal Theba
Amit
Ricky Muse
Barkeep
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This film compellingly explores themes of friendship and understanding against the backdrop of the racially charged American South in the early 1960s. Through the unlikely pairing of a working-class Italian-American and an aristocratic African American musician, it showcases their growing bond while navigating societal prejudices. The humor, combined with poignant moments, attracts audiences looking for a heartfelt narrative that balances drama with comedy, reflecting on historical injustices while celebrating human connection.
Themes
- •friendship across racial divides
- •courage in the face of prejudice
- •travel as a means of self-discovery
- •the impact of segregation on personal relationships
- •the power of music to bridge differences
Mood
uplifting
Era
contemporary
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