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Originally Posted by Baby Lee
As should surprise no one, it's catching loads of flack.
People admit it is moving and well told, but are righteously angered over it's problematic messaging.
It's based on a true story. You might remember Tony Lip from The Sopranos and Goodfellas
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0513401/
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood...ony-vallelonga
The family of the pianist are on a campaign against it because they weren't 'sufficiently consulted' and arguing that he wasn't estranged as the movie suggests. And some are simply angered because the movie isn't literally a movie about the green book.
google 'green book problematic' and enjoy.
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Right. I wish I hadn’t googled that. Christ.