The Green Book: Guide to Freedom(2019)
The essential travel guide for a segregated America
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Synopsis
In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a travel guide and a survival manual, to help African-Americans navigate safe those regions of the United States where segregation and Jim Crow laws were disgracefully applied.
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Yoruba Richen, released on February 25, 2019 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Yoruba Richen, Delbert Hunt, Marquette Folley and Karen Allen Baxter. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoruba Richen
- Writers:
- Yoruba Richen
- Producers:
- Adam Luria
- Cinematographer:
- Ariel Grandoli
- Composer:
- Kathryn Bostic
- Production:
- Impossible Factual, Smithsonian Channel
- Status:
- Released
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) Trailer
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yoruba Richen
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Delbert Hunt
Delbert Hunt
as Green Book Excerpts Narrator (voice)
- Marquette Folley
Marquette Folley
as Self - Smithsonian Institute Member
- Karen Allen Baxter
Karen Allen Baxter
as Self
- Jennifer Ivey
Jennifer Ivey
as Self
- Henrie Monteith Treadwel
Henrie Monteith Treadwel
as Self - Civil Rights Activist
- Murray Bishoff
Murray Bishoff
as Self - Journalist and Local Historian
- Jack George
Jack George
as Self - Pierce City Resident
- Jamon Jordan
Jamon Jordan
as Self - Local Historian
- Candacy Taylor
Candacy Taylor
as Self - Author
- Eric J. Lindsey
Eric J. Lindsey
as Self - Idlewild Resident
- Ronald J. Stephens
Ronald J. Stephens
as Self - Author
Key crew
Directed by Yoruba Richen, written by Yoruba Richen, produced by Adam Luria.
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Green Book: Guide to Freedom online?
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Green Book: Guide to Freedom?
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The main cast of The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) includes Yoruba Richen, Delbert Hunt, Marquette Folley, Karen Allen Baxter and Jennifer Ivey. The film was directed by Yoruba Richen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Green Book: Guide to Freedom released?
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom was released on February 25, 2019 and runs for 52m.
Is The Green Book: Guide to Freedom worth watching?
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Green Book: Guide to Freedom?
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