Chapter 2058： Redemption project

The three of them talked about the topic and returned to the adventure. Yang Cheng took the initiative to send out an invitation, "After the wedding in early July, I will take my family on a global expedition and take my expedition yacht to arrive on this planet. Every corner, are you interested in being together?"

But Cameron is interested in any side of the adventure, "Of course, do I have this honor?"

"Welcome, this expedition, I will also invite some experts to help them carry out some scientific research, which will make the whole journey more meaningful."

"Wow, this is a cool idea, what should I prepare?"

"Nothing. I will bring a chef and a lot of ingredients on this trip. He is good at Chinese and Western food, enough to satisfy our appetite."

"No problem, then I will take myself with me, but I have to bring a computer for editing, and the adventure goes to the adventure, and work can't be delayed."

"Ha, I will leave you a suite on the yacht for your office."

"Thank you so much Jason."

. . .

Saying goodbye to Kashen, Yang Cheng sent Donna back to the hotel and asked, "What do you think? Are there opportunities for cooperation?"

Donna hesitated, "There must be opportunities, but based on what I know about him, unless Fox takes the initiative to abandon him."

Yang Cheng didn't speak, Donna took out an old green book from her bag and said to Yang Cheng, "Boss, look at this book."

Knowing that Donna would not be aimless, he took it and glanced at: "The Green Book of Black Drivers"

"This is? A travel guide?"

There is also a reminder on the cover of the book: Take your "Green Book" with you, you may need it.

Seeing Yang Cheng's curiosity, Donna said, "This book is dedicated to black American drivers in the era of apartheid, reminding them which restaurants, garages and hotels serve black people, and travelers will also encounter sunset town. The place prohibits black people from going out after nightfall.

This was first published in 1936 by a man named Victor H. Green, and it was published annually for 30 years thereafter. The book is sold at gas stations throughout the United States, with annual sales of 15,000 copies. "

Yang Cheng's mind moved quickly, "Are you going to adapt the movie?"

"Yes, this is a project I used to find under Universal's hands. He wants to do it on his own and attract our investment."

Yang Cheng frowned and adapted the travel guide? It sounds ridiculous, but through Donna’s introduction, it seems that the theme of the movie is closely related to racial discrimination, which is the basis for the award.

"The main plot is adapted from a true story. A black pianist finds a rough white gangster to act as a driver in order to tour the South where racial discrimination is severe.

As they drove all the way south, the two completely different people kept contradicting each other, which caused a lot of quarrels and jokes, but they were able to overcome difficulties together when they needed each other the most.

As the trip was about to end, the two slowly let go of their prejudices..."

Yang Cheng rubbed his chin, "This setting is quite novel. Black people have become elegant pianists, while white people have become shameless wage earners."

Donna immediately said, "I also think this setting is very novel. The important thing is that both protagonists have prototypes.

The black pianist Don Shelley is one of the greatest pianists in the world. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on January 29, 1927. He started to learn the piano when he was two years old. Seven years later, he was 9. In Tang, piano skills developed rapidly, and he studied music theory at the famous Leningrad Conservatory in Washington.

In 1945, at the age of 18, Tang first collaborated with Boston Pop Music. The following year, he performed his first original work in the London Philharmonic Orchestra. From 1954 to 1968, Tang performed as a soloist and member of several symphonies, including Boston Pop, Detroit Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and Washington National Symphony Orchestra.

In addition, Tang also composed several pipe organ symphonies for the piano, including a piano concerto, two string quartets and numerous pieces. His musical language also includes his own performance in a trio composed of two other people, mastered with taste, coupled with standard tunes, combined with folk, spiritual and jazz, and is very popular. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Tang was the most prestigious piano musician in the United States.

Incredibly, Tang also obtained a PhD in music, psychology and etiquette during his performance and recording.

The prototype of the white driver is Tony Lip, an Italian-American bodyguard who worked as a bodyguard in a bar.

But when the bar closed, he became Don Shirley’s exclusive driver and became Tang’s friend on the advice of a friend.

In the United States in the 1950s, this kind of interracial friendship was often not recognized. However, it is under this background that it is so commendable.

This project will hire Nick Vallelonga, the son of the white driver of the "Green Book" to write. All the material comes from interviews with his father and the black pianist Shelly. The movie compresses the one-and-a-half year tour into two months. Make the story line more compact and highlight the artistic effect. "

Yang Orange nodded, "There is a question, have you considered letting whites play supporting roles for blacks, do the audience still have the idea of ​​the Oscar judges?"

Although it is correct to shoot racial discrimination and use black actors as ZZ, it does not mean that whites have no status. Hollywood is still in power.

"Of course, it is impossible to let white people play supporting roles. Although the movie uses black pianists as the main line of the plot, there are more dramas with white drivers. Therefore, the white driver is identified as the protagonist and the black pianist becomes the supporting role. This is a sure thing. ."

"That's fine. By the way, the driver's son doesn't have his father's last name?" Yang Orange asked curiously.

"The white driver was originally called Frank Anthony Vallelonga. He was able to speak eloquently since he was a child, so he earned the nickname "Lip". Later, "TonyLip" became His common name.

Tony was born into an Italian immigrant family in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. His family moved to the Bronx, New York City shortly after his birth.

He served in the US military and was stationed in Germany . After returning, he worked as a usher at the Copacabana nightclub in New York for more than ten years, and then was hired by Shelly as a private car for a year and a half. driver.

Later, Francisco Pola, who often visits Copacabana nightclubs, introduced him to Hollywood. His first appearance on the camera was to play a small role in "The Godfather" and also played a role in the Sopranos.

Unfortunately, he passed away two years ago. "

As soon as Yang Cheng heard this, he patted his thigh, "Is it him? I said this name is so familiar. It turned out to be an industry insider. No wonder his son can write a screenwriter."

"Yes, this project is very promising, and the mixed comedy elements can ensure that the box office does not lose money."

"No problem, do it."

"Of course, I actually said this because I wanted to ask you how many vintage cars you borrowed. I heard that your father has a hobby of collecting vintage cars?"

Damn, it turned out to be to borrow a car. Yang Cheng touched her nose awkwardly, thinking she was asking for his own opinion.

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