An Instant Evergreen

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2019)

This is not just a story of racism and suffering but also of evolution through friendship. Viggo Mortensen's portrayal of Tony Lip was not only hugely refreshing, it was also one from which many people can learn a lot from. I don't want to say more about Mahershala Ali because he's just too amazing to comment about.
A simple Italian-American whose life revolved around family and friends in the neighbourhood embarks on a journey with an African-American celebrity musician and the two start learning a bit more about life from each others struggles and values. One of simplicity and love and the other of maintaining dignity through suffering from racial discrimination.
It is not a sad movie, it was super fun to watch while also emotional when you see how even a celebrity musician used to be treated like dirt in none other than the land of freedom.
A must watch for everyone.