https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZS5d9l8XL0 In Golden Globe award-winner The Green Book, a successful black musician goes on tour in the segregated South, accompanied by an Italian-American bouncer-turned-driver, forging an unlikely friendship. Mahershala Ali stars alongside Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini. The name comes from the guidebooks used to tell African … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Green Book
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Film Friday: The Mule
Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, The Mule follows octogenarian Leo Sharp who becomes a drug pusher and courier for the Sinaloa Drug Cartel. Sharp, a World War II veteran, was the oldest drug mule in the world. The film is based on The New York Times interview with DEA Special Agent Jeff Moore, who arrested Leo Sharp. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Mule
Film Friday: The Best of Enemies
Based on the true story of the Durham, North Carolina 1971 charrette, this film centers on the conflict between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and C. P. Ellis, then the Exalted Grand Cyclops of the Durham KKK. Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star as the two main characters forced to collaborate to prevent student violence surrounding the integration of schools. Filmed … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Best of Enemies
Film Friday: Dumplin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1cdJA6jxtA Based on the book of the same name, Willowdean is the plus-size daughter of a former beauty queen turned coach. She decides to sign up for the pageant to teach her mom a lesson, shaking up her Texas town along the way. Jennifer Anniston stars alongside Danielle Macdonald and Odeya Rush. Filming took place at the Cobb Civic Center, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dumplin’
Film Friday: The Front Runner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDQd_gaMGoI The Front Runner tells the true story of Senator Gary Hart's failed presidential campaign in 1988 that was destroyed by rumors of an affair. Hugh Jackman stars alongside Vera Farmiga, Alfred Molina, and J.K. Simmons. Filming took place at Stone Mountain Park, the Hotel Indigo Downtown Atlanta, the campus of Delta Air Lines, and … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Front Runner
