Green Book (movie)

 

I stumbled upon this 2018 film randomly cuz I dug the preview that Netflix showed me of the main characters in a 1960's juke joint. That is a short scene in the movie, but a good one, and it got my attention enough to give the flick a try.

While this film is based on a true story, apparently there is plenty of controversy dug to the fact that the film clings to stereotypes - kinda ironic as it is a film about race in the 60's and how an educated, gay, wealthy Black man and a working class white become friends.

The classically trained Dr. Don Shirley hires a rough'n'tumble Italian to drive him on a tour of the Deep South in the early 60's, where they knew there would be trouble of some kind and needed someone who could handle themselves and the trouble. 

Tony educates Don in modern Black music and takes care of problems that arise as Don shows Tony other worlds, from high brow concerts to gay hookups and blatant racism that Tony was somewhat guilty of himself. 

While I'm told this is anything but historically accurate for many reasons - as most bio-pics are - as a story, it is well done, with some humorous bits contrasting with the horrible racism. I enjoyed the musical segments, even as the style is not my usual thing, other than the afore-mentioned juke joint scene, which is fun'n'funny.

A cool watch, for certain!