
Release date:October 21, 2016
(NY, LA)
Studio:A24
Director:Barry Jenkins
MPAA Rating:R (for some sexuality, drug use, brief violence, and language throughout)
Screenwriter:Barry Jenkins
Starring:Naomie Harris, Andre Holland, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Jharrel Jerome
Genre:Drama
Official website:Moonlight-movie.com| Facebook| Twitter
Plot Summary:
"Moonlight" is the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man's struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Anchored by astonishing performances and the singular vision of filmmaker Barry Jenkins, "Moonlight" is a groundbreaking exploration of masculinity-a sensual, intoxicating piece of cinema that uncovers deep truths about the moments that define us, the people who shape us most, and the ache of love that can last a lifetime.