African-American pianist and composer Put on Shirley (January 29, 1927 - April 6, 2013) displayed immense talent while very young, debuting in concert with the Boston Pops at age 18. Inspite of the hurdles of segregation, he carried out at prestigious venues and earned acclaim for his work with the Don Shirley Trio, showcasing a unique style that melded classical, spiritual and popular elements. Largely forgotten by the time of his death, Shirley was introduced to new generations of enthusiasts with the 2018 premiere of Green Book, acting Mahershala Ali as Shirley and Viggo Mortensen as his bodyguard and chauffeur, Anthony "Tony Lip" Vallelonga.

Movie: 'Green Book'

Inside 2018, audiences were reintroduced to the life and talents of Shirley through the Peter Farrelly-directed Eco-friendly Book. The film exhibited the growing friendship between two men website of barbaridad backgrounds during a trip of the American South in the early 1960s. Its title is attracted from a guidebook designed to help black motorists find safe passage in unfriendly regions.