Tony, a former bouncer, is hired as a driver for Don Shirley, a dark-skinned musician with aristocratic manners. They set out on a tour of the Southern states, where racial prejudice still prevailed in the 1960s. The true story of a talented socialite pianist’s friendship with his simple-minded chauffeur and protector was the basis of the road comedy The Green Book, directed by Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, Me, Me Again and Irene). The picture was one of the top contenders in the 2019 Oscar race, winning three statuettes, including best film and screenplay. Widely loved by audiences was the charming Italian driver played by Danish-American star Viggo Mortensen.

The father of the family, Tony Vallelonga, loses his job in a New York nightclub, where he successfully managed his duties as a bouncer. His experience and “professional” qualities attract the attention of a new employer – virtuoso pianist Don Shirley, who became famous in the early 1960s as a brilliant performer of classical music. The wealthy musician is looking for a driver who is not timid, to accompany him on his tour of the southern states. Don is dark-skinned, and neither talent, education, nor social manners will protect him from racist attacks. Tony agrees to accompany Don for money. The uneasy two-month journey will force the two antipodean heroes to change their views and become the beginning of a rare lifelong friendship.