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Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book. Good Will Hunting Original Script by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck an Original Script by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck The following is Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Award Winning Script for Good Will Hunting. It is what Matt Damon and Ben Affleck originally wrote on paper before the movie was made. SOUTH BOSTON ST. FADE IN: TITLE CARD: “New York City, 1962” EXT. COPACABANA - 10 EAST 60TH ST. NYC - NIGHT The famous red awning with COPACABANA in white block letters hangs over the entrance of the world-renowned nightclub. IMSDB – Internet Movie Screenplay Database. IMDB has proven a valuable resource for researching. FADE IN: TITLE CARD: “New York City, 1962” EXT. COPACABANA - 10 EAST 60TH ST. NYC - NIGHT The famous red awning with COPACABANA in white block letters hangs over the entrance of the world-renowned nightclub.
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FADE IN:
INT. HOME OF VIGGO MORTENSEN
VIGGO MORTENSEN talks with his AGENT.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Well, yes, I'd be happy to accept, but... I'm a little bit confused. Why did they go with me?
(pause)
No, no, I'm not selling myself short at all. It's just that there are many fine Italian-American actors who could fill the role brilliantly. Off the top of my head, I can name four Sopranos cast members who look more like Tony Vallelonga.
(pause)
Oh. Yeah, I see why they wouldn't want to get involved.
(pause)
No, it's fine. Guaranteed awards bait, right? So who's going to play Don Shirley?
(pause)
They're going to put WHAT on Keanu's face?!
INT. MANY CAREFUL EXPLANATIONS LATER
VIGGO attends an INTERVIEW for a JOB working for famed composer MAHERSHALA ALI.
MAHERSHALA ALI
Mr. Mortensen, I am told you're rather good at violence. I generally oppose violence, but since my concert tour will take me through the Deep South, it may prove useful. If not, you will serve as my driver and valet, as well as my student of etiquette and correspondence. Your wages will be $100 a week, which today would be worth $837.44, or enough for less than a quarter of your New York City rent.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Well, dat sounds purdy good, but I don't like de idea of takin' eat-a-cat lessons.
MAHERSHALA ALI
Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. You will be my student of etiquette, correspondence, AND how to say and do the right things while black people are listening.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Oh. Okay. I prob'ly need dose and don't even know it.
(grins at camera)
EXT. THE ROAD
VIGGO drives while MAHERSHALA sits silently.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
So I know yous guys have a problem wit sittin' in the back an' stuff, but dis ain't so bad, right?
(laughs)
MAHERSHALA ALI
(sighs)
Not funny.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Okay den. So a black, an Italian, and a Jew walk into a bar--
MAHERSHALA ALI
Not funny.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
...You, uh, wanna play I Spy?
MAHERSHALA ALI
No.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Well, we both like fried chicken, right? We can bond ovuh it or somethin'!
MAHERSHALA ALI
But I don't want fried chicken.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Whaddya mean, ya don't want fried chicken? I bet I could find some watuhmelon to go wit it--
MAHERSHALA ALI
How about I shove your gob full of herring? You're Danish, right? You must LOOOOVE herring. But I. DO. NOT. WANT. FRIED. CHICKEN.
JESS M.
Please stop saying 'fried chicken.'
(picks some up after the movie)
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Well, I'm gonna buy some KFC from back when it didn't taste like crispy fried shoe! And ya gonna eat it because if I need ta learn how to talk to black people, YOUS need ta learn how ta stop bein' so ungrateful an' uppity!
(grins at camera)
MAHERSHALA ALI
Maybe you're right. I'll eat one piece of chicken and stop trying to act white for a while.
(grins at camera)
(realizes this was a terrible, terrible mistake)
They go on to the CONCERT, where MAHERSHALA plays CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS that really ought to get more AIRPLAY, I mean, seriously, KING FM, we can only take so much CARMEN.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Wow, you're really good. Can we talk about how ya got so good?
MAHERSHALA ALI
Maybe later.
EXT. KENTUCKY
VIGGO drives up to a COLORED-ONLY HOTEL.
MAHERSHALA ALI
I have to stay at this shitty hotel with other black people. You stay at the less-shitty hotel down the road with the white people. This is how America worked then, for real. That's why they started publishing the Green Book, so we wouldn't have to choose between being kicked out of a rest stop or carrying a bucket in the car.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Man, dat's awful. Good ting racism is ovuh, amirite?
(grins at camera)
MAHERSHALA ALI
Why, yes. A very good thing.
(grimaces at camera)
MAHERSHALA kills a bottle of SCOTCH and then goes to a BAR, where he is accosted by some REDNECKS. VIGGO arrives in the NICK OF TIME.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Hey! No one touches duh Magical Negro witout gettin' past DIS White Man's Burden!
REDNECKS
Oh, yeah? What 'er YOU gonna do about it, Yankee? I bet you don't even got a gun.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Yeah, I do.
REDNECKS
EEP!
(run away)
MAHERSHALA ALI
(drunk)
Thought I shaid no violensh. Frickin' Neanderthal.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
I know ya did. And I'm sorry I run on my baser instincts. But at least my intentions are good.
(grins at camera)
So, uh, ain't we gonna talk about ya implied drinkin' problem?
MAHERSHALA ALI
My wha?
EXT. THE REST OF THE DEEP SOUTH
VIGGO and MAHERSHALA arrive at TOM VIRTUE's MANSION.
TOM VIRTUE
Well, I am just THRILLED to have you perform for us, Mr. Ali. I've written up a few of our favorites that we'd like to have you play, if you can.
MAHERSHALA ALI
(reads list)
'You Light Up My Life'? 'Don't Stop Believin'? The theme from Friends?
TOM VIRTUE
Why, yes. The Missus thought these would make our guests feel better about you dining at our table instead of eating from a trough out back.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Well, yous can take dose search results for 'whitest songs ever' and ram--
MAHERSHALA ALI
(steadies him)
Arguing won't get us anywhere.
In the NEXT TOWN, two REDNECK COPS catch MAHERSHALA with ANOTHER GUY. VIGGO arrives.
REDNECK COPS #1 AND #2
Now, see here, boy, you can't come 'round here bein' black AND gay. We're hardworkin' officers of the law and we can only abuse you for one thing at a time.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
(flashes a $20)
Listen, guys, my ol' pal Mistah Jackson tinks we can settle dis.
REDNECK COPS #1 AND #2
Well, Mistah Jackson was NEVAH wrong!
They take the $20 and let MAHERSHALA go.
MAHERSHALA ALI
They humiliated me and you're BUYING THEM OFF?!
VIGGO MORTENSEN
(steadies him)
Arguin' won't get us nowhere.
In the NEXT TOWN, two more REDNECK COPS stop their car.
REDNECK COP #3
We can't have the black boy in town past sundown, so we're gonna have to take him with us.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
You mean... back into town? Besides, we're on duh highway. Dis ain't 'in town.' You Southerners don't make no sense.
REDNECK COP #3
Now don't you question our traditions. The South is all about two things: racism and football.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
DAT AIN'T FOOTBALL!!!
(punches him)
He and MAHERSHALA both get arrested.
MAHERSHALA ALI
Viggo, what did I tell you about arguing? We wouldn't be here if you had been more polite and deferential to the cops!
(grins at camera)
Now, listen, gentlemen, I'm sure we can--
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Hey! What did I tell YOU about arguin'? Just drop duh reasoned argument and do what ya need to do to get out of a jam!
(grins at camera)
MAHERSHALA ALI
Fine! I'll use my connections with rich white people to get out of here, but I'll feel really bad about it!
(grins at camera)
VIGGO MORTENSEN
And I'll argue wit YOU over dat because I don't have your class privilege, which is exactly duh same as white privilege!
(grins at camera)
They both fall silent.
MAHERSHALA ALI
I don't remember what our main point is.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Me neithuh. So, how's about we address duh multifaceted struggle of a black who's also a gay--
MAHERSHALA ALI
Let's not and say we did. I would rather discuss your inability to write a decent letter to your loving and supportive wife.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Sounds good, friend! Yup, you's my friend now, even doh you're a black. Ain't dat right?
MAHERSHALA ALI
(long, long sigh)
Yes.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
HEAR DAT?! I GOT A BLACK FRIEND!
He does a VICTORY DANCE while MAHERSHALA wonders where he wrote down AVA DUVERNAY and JORDAN PEELE's EMAIL ADDRESSES.
INT. ALABAMA
VIGGO and MAHERSHALA arrive at the LAST VENUE.
MAITRE D'
Oh, I am dreadfully sorry, Mr. Ali, but we're totally racist.
MAHERSHALA ALI
Fuck you.
ENTIRE DINING ROOM
(gasp!)
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(clutch pearls!)
(faint into gross gelatin-based early 60s meals!)
MAHERSHALA ALI
Yeah, that's right. I'm standing up for myself now. You'd better get used to it because there's going to be a lot more of this in the next few years, when we start demanding equal rights in full force. And movies about that will DESERVE Best Picture.
(storms out)
VIGGO MORTENSEN
(follows him)
Dat was AWESOME! But my contract said I'd get no pay unless you played every gig. So next time you stand up for yaself, could ya make it more convenient fuh me?
MAHERSHALA ALI
(rubs temples)
You'll always have Moonlight. You'll always have Moonlight.
(gradually calms down)
I'm sorry, Viggo. Let me make it up to you by driving part of the way home so you don't miss Christmas dinner. You know, the thing the audience is supposed to worry about.
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Tanks, buddy! Ya know, you're really good at balancin' dignity and frustration. I bet ya get Best Supportin' Actor.
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MAHERSHALA ALI
SUPPORTING actor?!?!?!?!?!?!
INT. VIGGO'S APARTMENT
VIGGO and his FAMILY enjoy the WARMTH and TOGETHERNESS that MAHERSHALA lacks, which is why he shows up.
ENTIRE DINING ROOM
(gasp!)
(clutch pearls!)
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(faint into lasagna!)
VIGGO MORTENSEN
It's cool. He ain't here to steal our TV. Dis is duh black friend I was tellin' ya so much about.
LINDA CARDELLINI
Oh, Viggo, a black friend! Just what I suddenly realized I've always wanted!
FRANK VALLELONGA
Can I have a black friend too? My uncle had a black friend and it was the coolest!
VIGGO MORTENSEN
Hey, it's Christmas! We can ALL have a black friend!
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MAHERSHALA manages to keep a SMILE on his face while the WHITE PEOPLE pass around their SHINY BLACK TOY.
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