Moonlight (2016) 

 

Release date: November 18, 2016

Director: Barry Jenkins

Writer(s): Barry Jenkins, Tarell Alvin McCraney (story)

Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Shariff Earp, Duan Sanderson

Estimated budget: $1.5 million

U.S. Box office: $27.8 million

 

A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him.