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I was so excited to have the opportunity to attend the pre-screening of the movie Green Book. I saw the trailer to this movie a few months ago and knew that I had to see it. The storyline intrigued me because it looked as if two complex characters would collide and eventually make beautiful music together. I honestly tried to keep my expectations low because if I don’t, I’m usually disappointed. With Academy Award winner, Mahersala Ali and actor Viggo Mortensen, starring in this film, I knew I would be in for a treat. 

If this movie is not nominated for many categories at the Golden Globes and Oscars, then something is absolutely wrong with the Academy. 

“I truly enjoyed this movie and I would pay to watch it at least two more times.”

-Vet Beene

The movie was about two men, a black man and Italian man, from the same place but two different worlds that establish an incredible friendship during a time when there was so much racism keeping them apart.  The writing was poetic and surprisingly funny. Sometimes when you watch movies that tackle a heavy subject such as racism, you expect it to be serious but this movie was quite entertaining.  I interviewed moviegoer Vet Beene and she expressed, “I truly enjoyed this movie and I would pay to watch it two more times.”

Honestly, I can’t believe that I had never heard of the Negro Motorist Green Book or Classical Pianist extraordinaire, Dr. Don Shirley and his long-time friend, Tony Vallelonga. The movie had so many moments that moved me to tears and made my belly shake from laughter.  This movie shines a light on another important part of history that had not been told and hidden from America. I am making it a priority to dig into history to find out about so many more incredible black people that have done extraordinary things in spite of injustice and cruelty. 

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Here in the city of Houston, there is even a group called The Green Book Project that travels to the various spots in the movie from the book. I think I may look into it. Be sure to go support a well-written and performed movie. I’m definitely going to see it again!