Green Guide (Film)

Green Book is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. The lead roles are played by Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. The film tells the true story of Don Shirley, an African-American pianist, and his Italian-American driver and bodyguard Tony Lip, as they embark on a concert tour through the racially segregated southern United States in 1962.

In 1962, Tony Lip, an Italian-American working at a nightclub in New York, loses his job when the club closes for renovations. At the same time, the renowned African-American pianist Dr. Don Shirley is preparing for an eight-week concert tour through the southern United States and is seeking a driver and protector. Despite his own racial prejudices, Tony accepts the job. Throughout the journey, Tony and Don confront the brutal realities of racial discrimination and develop an unexpected friendship. A guidebook known as the "Green Book," compiled to help Black travelers find safe accommodations and services, assists them during their travels.

• Racism and Discrimination: The film exposes the deep-seated racial discrimination in 1960s America and its dehumanizing effects on individuals. The humiliation and prejudice Don Shirley endures despite his talent reflect the painful truth of the era.
• Friendship and Human Connection: The unexpected friendship between Tony, a working-class Italian-American, and Don, an upper-class African-American, demonstrates that prejudice can be overcome and human bonds can be profoundly strong.
• Overcoming Prejudice: Tony’s journey of confronting and ultimately transcending his racial biases through his relationship with Don underscores the importance of personal transformation and growth.
• Identity and Belonging: The film explores themes of identity and belonging through Don Shirley’s struggle with dual identity—as both a Black man and a classical musician—and Tony’s own cultural identity.
• Empathy and Understanding: The film emphasizes the importance of individuals with different backgrounds and experiences striving to understand one another and cultivate empathy.

The screenplay was written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, and Peter Farrelly, and the film was directed by Peter Farrelly. Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali star in the lead roles. The producers are Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga. The cinematography is by Sean Porter, and the score is composed by Kris Bowers. The film was released in the United States on November 16, 2018, and premiered in Türkiye under the title "Yeşil Rehber."

• Viggo Mortensen – Tony Lip
• Mahershala Ali – Dr. Don Shirley
• Linda Cardellini – Dolores Vallelonga
• Sebastian Maniscalco – Johnny Venere
• Dimiter D. Marinov – Oleg