Racism in Peter Farrelly’s Movie, Green Book

Abstract

Peter Farrelly’s Green Book did not shy away from depicting the harsh reality of racism in 1960s America. This research paper explores the topics of racism in Peter Farrelly's film "Green Book," with a particular emphasis on 1960s social issues. The researcher use a qualitative descriptive examination of character interactions and speech, instances of racism in opinion, attitude, and prejudice are emphasized. Via the experiences of musician Dr. Donald and his white driver Frank Vallelonga, in particular, the movie depicts the institutionalized discrimination that African Americans endure. "Green Book" challenges viewers to examine their own biases and presumptions by highlighting empathy and personal growth in Vallelonga's character development. A review of the literature on racism and its manifestations is also included in the presentation, with an emphasis on how crucial it is to combat bias and stereotypes in order to advance inclusivity and equity in society. The analysis was conducted utilizing Michel Wieviorka's "three types of racism" approach (1995). The movie's language and picture serve as a sample of the data used in theoretical and contextual analysis. The study's findings revealed that prejudices from three categories of racism were the most common, implying that there is a lot of discriminations occured to black people in Green Book movie. Prejudice refers to an irrational opinion or feeling, especially one formed without sufficient thought or knowledge, and is often based on membership in a particular group. While attitude and opinion are rarely occurred in this movie