Saw Moonlight last night...a multi leveled and layered story (and honest portrayal) of a life many of us never see or are ever aware, struggle for and assertion of identity, and the indomitable persistence of love in the midst of dire circumstance. Brilliant direction (Barry Jenkins, who also wrote the script) and editing (Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders) yielded a beautifully paced narration while the acting was mesmerizing throughout by a well chosen cast. Naomi Harris was especially captivating as the mother of Little/Chiron/Black as was Mahershala Ali as Juan, Andre Holland as Kevin, and Trevante Rhodes as Black. The roles of Little and Chiron by Alex R. Hibbert and Ashton Sanders respectively were performed with sensitivity and convincing believability.
A powerful movie experience which invites compassion and challenges us all to embrace our common human bond.
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