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Green Book

Peter Farrelly

Green Book is a moving drama about the unlikely friendship between Dr. Don Shirley, a refined African-American pianist, and Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, a rugged Italian-American janitor, as they travel through the racially segregated South in 1962. Despite their stark differences, the two men bond through shared experiences and challenges, with Tony learning to overcome his prejudices and Shirley discovering the value of friendship. The film explores themes of racism, personal growth and the power of empathy, culminating in a powerful moment of unity when the men and Tony's family come together for Christmas dinner. With humor and emotional depth, Green Book reminds viewers of the transformative power of human connection.

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arraigadas / arraigadas /adjective

entrenched

discriminación racial y la segregación siguen profundamente arraigadas

racial discrimination and segregation remain deeply entrenched

establecidofirmeconsolidado

la película / la pelikula /noun

movie

Ambientada en 1962, en medio de la segregación racial en los Estados Unidos, la película sigue al Dr. Don Shirley.

Set in 1962, amidst racial segregation in the United States, the movie follows Dr. Don Shirley.

filmecinta

siguen / ˈsiɣen /verb

continue

la discriminación racial y la segregación siguen profundamente arraigadas.

racial discrimination and segregation continue to be deeply rooted.

persistremain

través / aˈtɾabes /adverb

through

A través de las historias personales de Don Shirley y Tony Vallelonga...

Through the personal stories of Don Shirley and Tony Vallelonga...

mediantepor medio de

ambientada / am.bjenˈta.da /verb

Set

Ambientada en 1962, la película sigue al Dr. Don Shirley.

Set in 1962, the film follows Dr. Don Shirley.

ubicadaestablecidadesarrollada

la amistad / la amistad /noun

friendship

Green Book es un drama sobre una amistad inesperada.

Green Book is a drama about an unexpected friendship.

relaciónafectocamaradería

como / ˈkomo /adverb

as

sabe los riesgos que enfrentará como hombre negro

He knows the risks he will face as a black man.

en calidad dea modo de

la comprensión / la komprenˈsjɔn /noun

understanding

muestra la comprensión y el respeto gradual

shows the gradual understanding and respect

entendimientosabiduría

el conductor / el kondʊkˈtoɾ /noun

driver

Para garantizar su seguridad, contrata a Tony para que sea su conductor y guardaespaldas.

To ensure his safety, he hires Tony to be his driver and bodyguard.

chófer

conocido / ko.noˈθi.ðo /adjective

Known

Conocido por su temperamento rápido, Tony es respetado en su comunidad.

Known for his quick temper, Tony is respected in his community.

famosopopular

convierte / se komˈbjeɾte /verb

becomes

la película se convierte en una reflexión poderosa

the movie becomes a powerful reflection

transformbecome

el crecimiento / el kɾesiˈmjento /noun

growth

No es solo una historia sobre la lucha contra el racismo, sino también sobre el crecimiento personal

It's not just a story about the fight against racism, but also about personal growth.

desarrollomaduración

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