Intersectionality Helps Green Book Succeed
Green Book is a film about two men navigating a real-life journey in the South at a time when there were many areas unsafe for black men. The Green Book was a real book written to guide black men safely, published from the 1930s to 1960s. The film uses comedy to make this history accessible, but stays away from conventional racist-redemption storylines.
One aspect that reviews believe made this story brilliant in its subtlety and distinctive characters is that the lead figure’s son co-wrote the film. His knowledge of the character helped the script to avoid stereotypes. Although the director is white, Mahershala Ali was given great freedom in how he chose to portray his character, which made him feel real and made the characters' bond seem authentic. This film displays the importance of people bringing their own stories and experience to media.
One aspect that reviews believe made this story brilliant in its subtlety and distinctive characters is that the lead figure’s son co-wrote the film. His knowledge of the character helped the script to avoid stereotypes. Although the director is white, Mahershala Ali was given great freedom in how he chose to portray his character, which made him feel real and made the characters' bond seem authentic. This film displays the importance of people bringing their own stories and experience to media.
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