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Moonlight is a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney's unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. It stars Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, and André Holland.
- $65.2 million
- Barry Jenkins
- $1.5–4 million
- Nicholas Britell
Nov 18, 2016 · A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. The film won 3 Oscars and features Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Trevante Rhodes in the cast.
- Barry Jenkins
- 1
- 2 min
Sep 11, 2016 · A masterful film about the identity, sexuality, and masculinity of a young African-American man from childhood to adulthood. Follow his journey through three actors, three chapters, and a powerful dialogue scene that stays with you long after the credits roll.
Moonlight, American dramatic film released in 2016 that won the Academy Award for best picture. Directed by Barry Jenkins and based on the unpublished play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the movie tells the story of a young Black man coming to grips with his attraction to other men.
- Pat Bauer
Moonlight is a 2016 drama film about a young black man's journey of self-discovery and identity in Miami. It won the Oscar for Best Picture and has a 98% Tomatometer and a 79% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- (2.3K)
- Barry Jenkins
- R
- Mahershala Ali
A film about a young African-American man's identity and sexuality struggles across three time periods. Follow his journey from childhood to adulthood, as he faces bullying, abuse, and violence in Miami.
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