Much of the film’s heart comes from the clashing personalities of its leads. Tony is crude and practical, while Dr. Shirley is refined, reserved, and deeply formal.
Inspired by a true friendship, the film is set in 1962 and follows (Viggo Mortensen), a rough-around-the-edges Italian-American bouncer from the Bronx. When his nightclub closes for renovations, he takes a job as a driver for Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class African-American classical pianist. subtitle Green.Book.2018.720p.BluRay.x264.[YTS.AG]
A recurring theme is Dr. Shirley’s insistence on maintaining dignity in the face of systemic racism, famously telling Tony, "You only win when you maintain your dignity" . Award Wins and Recognition Much of the film’s heart comes from the
Tony, initially harborly casual prejudices, learns to empathize with the daily humiliations Shirley faces. Meanwhile, Shirley, who feels isolated from both White and Black communities due to his elite background, finds a rare, genuine friend in Tony. Inspired by a true friendship, the film is