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Son of 'Green Book's' Tony 'Lip' to do Q&A at Madison Art Cinemas

January 21, 2019 11:00 pm • Last Updated: January 22, 2019 12:53 pm

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Viggo Mortensen, left, and Mahershala Ali in a scene from "Green Book," which was just nominated for an Oscar for best picture. Both actors were nominated for their performances. (Universal Pictures via AP)

Frank Vallelonga — son of Tony "Lip" Vallelonga, whose real friendship with pianist Don Shirley forms the basis of the Oscar-nominated film "Green Book" — will give a talk Jan. 28 at Madison Art Cinemas in Madison.

Frank Vallelonga plays Tony Lip's brother in the movie.　

He will appear after the 7:30 p.m. screening for a Q&A.

"Green Book" was just nominated for a best picture Oscar. Stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali were also nominated for their performances, and Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Peter Farrelly were nominated for best original screenplay.

For more information, visit www.madisonartcinemas.com. The Madison Art Cinemas is at 761 Boston Post Road, Madison.

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