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| MOONLIGHT movie poster |
Dear Readers, as most of you might know, the movie "Moonlight" won the Oscar for best picture. So The Travelling Toe and a Dear Friend went to see it at the local Movie Tavern.
This is a difficult movie to explain, so shown below is an overview from the internet:
At once a vital portrait of contemporary African American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, MOONLIGHT is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Barry Jenkins's staggering, singular vision is profoundly moving in its portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.
The movie is told in three separate segments. This first part focuses on Chiron, known as "Little", meeting Juan who becomes his friend and tries to help him navigate through his young life. The second segment is Chiron as a teenager who is bullied and the consequences it holds for him. The third segment is Chiron as a young adult who known as "Black".and is a drug dealer.
CAST:
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| Alex Hibbert Little |
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| Ashton Sanders Chiron |
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| Trevante Rhodes Black |
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| Mahershala Ali Juan |
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| Naomie Harris Paula |
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| Janelle Monae Teresa |
Each of the three young actors were excellent in their individual roles. Also Mahershala Ali as Juan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The movie received a total of 8 Oscar nominations and won 3.
The Travelling Toe awards this movie 2 middle toes up with the correct Oscar Envelope.
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