In 1962 world-class pianist Dr. Don Shirley embarked on a concert tour of the Deep South, relying on the Negro Motorist Green Book to travel only to places friendly to African Americans. He was driven by Tony Lip, a tough guy Bronx native and the unlikeliest person to form a friendship with Shirley. Nevertheless the two formed a bond that transcended class and race. READ: The 2017 Oscar Nominees’ First On-Camer…
