Green Book is set in the Bronx in 1962, where Tony Lip, a driver, is looking for a temporary job. Tony is invited for an interview with Dr. Don Shirley, an African American pianist. Dr. Don needs a driver for an eight-week concert tour through the Midwest and Deep South. The deep American south was still deeply steeped in racism. Needless to say, they have quite an adventurous time.

Fun Facts

• The film’s name is derived from The Negro Motorist Green Book, published between 1936 and 1966 by Victor Hugo Green.

• The Green Book film made its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11th September 2018.

• Mahershala Ali has been nominated for his second Oscar for his role in Green Book.

• The production of Green Book was done under a $23 million budget and grossed $321.8 million at the box office.

• Here are some of the awards Green Book has won since its movie premiere:

o Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.

o It also won the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture.

• Viggo Mortensen plays the role of Tony Lip.

• Linda Cardellini plays the role of Tony’s wife.